Route Sales Driver

ICEE•Lombard, IL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The ICEE Company is a leader in the frozen beverage industry, offering a comprehensive frozen package and service network. As the largest subsidiary of J&J Snack Foods, it provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S., including iconic brands 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 the bakery sector, supplying cakes, cookies, and pies to major grocery and convenience retailers. The company is committed to delivering record sales through a talented team and a focus on "Fun Served Here". Under the supervision of operations leadership, the Route Sales Driver is responsible for professional and courteous representation of The ICEE Company. Customer service is a priority, with a commitment to success for customers, partners, and peers. Route Sales Drivers build strong relationships with store personnel and are motivated towards in-store merchandising and POS (point of sale). Daily duties include delivering products, completing and rotating account inventory, processing invoices, cleaning machines, and replacing promotional materials. This role requires minimal supervision, and attendance at weekly meetings in the Service Center is mandatory. Individuals are provided with a company vehicle, uniforms, a cell phone, a tablet, and a gas card.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 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 prepare inventory 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 on ICEE equipment operation is provided to unfamiliar store personnel.
Cleaning machines, replenishing stock of cups/lids/straws, and refreshing promotional materials.
Documenting store-provided PO # on invoices.
Handling cash on demand (COD) accounts, including receiving payment and obtaining money orders for remittance.
Performing weekly vehicle checks and completing 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.