Route Driver - Raleigh

ICEE•Raleigh, NC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The ICEE Company is a leader in the frozen beverage industry and the largest subsidiary of J&J Snack Foods. J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S., with iconic products like SUPERPRETZEL and Dippin’ Dots, as well as LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery, supplying cakes, cookies, and pies to major grocery and convenience retailers. The company is committed to "Fun Served Here" and continues to achieve record sales through its talented team. This position's summary focuses on the Route Sales Driver ensuring professional and courteous representation of The ICEE Company. Customer service is paramount, with a commitment to customers, partners, and peers. The role involves developing strong relationships with store personnel, focusing on in-store merchandising and POS (point of sale). Daily duties include delivering products, completing and rotating inventory, processing invoices, cleaning machines, and replacing promotional materials. Route Sales Drivers work with minimal supervision and are required to attend weekly meetings. The company provides a vehicle, uniforms, cell phone, tablet, and gas card for this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age due to DOT requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Ability to lift 55 lbs. or more on a regular basis. Occasional lifting in excess of 70 lbs. required.
Ability to Drive more than 40% of the time.
Must have and wear steel-toed shoes.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years Customer Service and/or Route Driving experience.

Responsibilities

Loading/unloading the company vehicle to ensure inventory for delivery is prepared for the daily route.
Completing inventory counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
Completing scheduled deliveries and ensuring prompt delivery of products and promotional items.
Discussing new products and promotions with store personnel.
Ensuring proper training of ICEE equipment is provided to unfamiliar store personnel.
Cleaning machines, replenishing stock of cups/lids/straws, and freshening promotional materials.
Documenting store-provided PO # on invoices at necessary accounts.
Handling cash on demand (COD) accounts, including receiving payment, obtaining a money order for the correct amount minus the money order cost, and turning it into the Service Center manager daily.
Performing weekly vehicle checks and filling out a DVIR (daily vehicle inspection report) for DOT vehicles.
Performing general warehouse duties such as cleaning, organizing, rotating product, and shipping/receiving equipment, parts, and product.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.