Route Driver - Smartservice (Full Time)

Compass Group • Melville, NY

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Canteen is hiring a full-time Route Driver to drive a company vehicle over an established route, deliver products, and maintain inventory. The driver provides service to clients and customers and is responsible for keeping vending machines stocked, clean, and operational. The position is based in Melville, New York, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule with hours that may vary.

Drivers prepare and inspect their vehicles and product before and after each route, use a hand cart to move products and totes to machines, and track machine inventory using a handheld computer. They also perform routine cleaning and sanitation, product rotation, minor machine adjustments, and customer service tasks. The role requires three years of driving experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of driving experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous route sales or merchandising experience is preferred.
• Preferred 1–2 years of experience in a customer service position, or at least 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the truck is properly loaded with products needed to service scheduled machines, following operational procedures.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and product distribution in vending machines.
• Move product totes by hand cart between the truck and machines, load machines, and return empty totes to the truck.
• Rotate products to ensure freshness at client locations.
• Provide client and customer satisfaction through all aspects of job performance.
• Clean and sanitize vending machines and related equipment routinely.
• Perform minor service and adjustments on machines and report defective equipment to maintenance operators or a technician dispatcher when necessary.
• Maintain accurate machine product and inventory data using a handheld computer.
• Inform regular clients and customers about new products or services.
• Listen to and resolve service complaints and promptly report client or customer complaints to the immediate supervisor.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays or distribute sales promotion materials to customers.
• Account for receipts of goods, invoices, delivery tickets, cash received or collected, and products.
• Reconcile inventory according to established procedures.
• Keep the company vehicle clean and organized and perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
• All Canteen driving roles may include commission eligibility
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed