Vending Route Driver

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$20.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Department:
Akron Drivers 165005

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Akron
Reporting To:
Paul Daniels
Compensation: $20.00 / hour

The Vending Route Driver is responsible for driving a company vehicle over an established route or carrying out any special project/task assigned up to and including remerchandising, auditing, training, etc. The schedule, days/times (variable work week), and geographical location will vary based on the task  Vending Route Driver must ensure customer satisfaction for their assigned client(s) and maintain data integrity, which includes identifying and obtaining information from customers, anticipating their needs, and fulfilling expectations through delivery and stocking of products as well as the general maintenance of space and equipment at each point of sale.

• Merchandising:
  Merchandise products according to plan-o-grams, roll‑out promotions, obtain and report customer feedback, maintain inventory levels for all products sold (soft drinks, candy, pastry, and snack items), restock vending spirals, follow protocols for inventory tracking and rotation of product, collect and record out‑of‑date, rejected or unsold merchandise, and monitor shelf life of products to minimize spoilage losses.
• Product Delivery:
  Load and unload products using proper safety protocols to prevent injury, drive company vehicle to points of sale to deliver merchandise, and maintain open lines of communication with management regarding account product changes and recommended scheduling changes.
• Cash Handling/Security:
  Collect money from vending machines, replace bill changers and refill coin tubes using handheld or similar devices, follow cash‑handling and loss‑prevention protocols to ensure personal and property safety, record transactions on appropriate forms and/or handheld device, and monitor and report any activity that seems out of the norm or raises specific concern about potential misconduct.
• Food Safety & Sanitation:
  Ensure proper handling and refrigeration of all perishable items during transit and while stocking products, keep coolers at appropriate temperatures, perform routine cleaning of vending machines, coffee machines, and microwaves, and communicate any issues of concern to management regarding customer issues, cleanliness, safety concerns, or security concerns.
• Customer Interaction & Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Greet clients and customers in a friendly and professional manner, communicate effectively with customers to address questions or concerns, provide suggestions related to products and solutions as needed, and offer feedback to improve route efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Machine Maintenance:
  Conduct minor repairs and adjustments on machines (e.g., removal of bent coins and jammed products), immediately report more complex machine issues to Service Central for repair, and complete minor vending equipment repairs & test vending equipment to ensure proper function.
• Inventory:
  Perform full inventory counts regularly.
• Additional:
  Projects and assignments as needed.

• High‑School Diploma or GED
• Clean driving record
• Prior experience driving a 16‑ft box truck or similar
• Prior retail experience and familiarity with basic merchandising concepts (strongly preferred)
• Basic computer skills with iPad, handheld scanner, smartphone, and other technology

• Climbing in‑and‑out of a vehicle
• Loading and unloading products from the vehicle
• Bending, stooping, pulling/pushing, and twisting required
• Walking and standing required for long periods
• Regular lifting 25‑50 pounds

The physical demands for this position include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These requirements may be accommodated as permitted.

Due to the nature of this role, the candidate must be able to work all shifts, have weekend availability, and be willing to work in varying conditions. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Continental reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at its…