Route Relief Driver

Cozzini Bros.•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Cozzini Bros. is hiring a full-time Route Relief Driver to cover for regular Route Drivers and help maintain smooth operations and customer satisfaction. The role involves learning the details of various routes and delivering and exchanging cutlery for restaurant, food service, and grocery customers. The driver also handles product sales, payments, inventory, customer service, shipments, and business development. The position requires physical work throughout a 10-hour shift and safe operation of company vehicles. Cozzini Bros. is a family-founded company that provides knife rental and sharpening services to restaurants and commercial kitchens. The company highlights Safety, Service, Trust, Team, Continuous Improvement, and Integrity as its core values. The listed pay is $25.00 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with company match, seven paid holidays, and paid vacation. The company also describes opportunities for advancement and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
Ability to reach, twist, turn, bend, and pull.
Ability to climb and navigate various terrains.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
Dexterity to load and unload delivery items safely.
Endurance for physical tasks throughout a 10-hour shift.
Ability to follow safe driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
Physical stamina to manage light-duty deliveries consistently.
Ability to follow safety protocols during physically demanding tasks.
Ability to handle and operate handheld devices for delivery tracking and inventory management.

Responsibilities

Cover for regular Route Drivers and learn the specifics of various routes.
Load and organize the truck by invoice to ensure route accuracy.
Deliver and exchange cutlery for national and local restaurants, food service, and grocery customers.
Handle program delivery and product sales, including can openers.
Collect invoice payments and ensure accurate daily cash reconciliation.
Maintain correct inventory for all accounts, replacing worn knives and delivery boxes.
Build and maintain customer relationships and promptly address service issues.
Operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with regulations.
Immediately report customer requests to cancel service due to pricing or competition to a supervisor.
Coordinate shipments to and from the sharpening center as needed.
Pursue new business opportunities through cold calls and follow-ups, showcasing company services and products.
Use handheld devices for delivery tracking and inventory management.