Route Merchandiser, Office Coffee Solutions

Route Merchandiser, Office Coffee Solutions

Department: VB OCS Route Drivers 141005

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Van Buren

Reporting To: Jeremy Slaughter

Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 / hour

Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry’s source for food service news and trends.

Our Mission:
Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.

• Exceptional – We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.
• Hospitality – We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.
• Collaboration – We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences.
• Responsibility – we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way.
• Innovation – We are forward‑thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.

The Route Merchandiser-OCS is responsible for maintaining established pantry locations. Route Merchandiser-OCS excels in merchandising products and creating a welcoming, open dialogue with high profile customers.

• Maintain established inventory levels for all products, to include, but not limited to soft drinks, pre‑packaged food, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, fruits, vegetables, candy, pastry snack items and hot and cold beverages.
• Merchandise products according to pantry/office coffee layouts.
• Gather and report customer feedback.
• Count, record and follow ordering protocol for inventory.
• Restock shelves, coolers, and coffee.
• Follow protocols for inventory tracking and rotating products.
• Collect and record out‑of‑date or rejected merchandise.
• Review inventory requirements to identify what products are needed for each pantry location on a predetermined schedule.
• Works closely with the warehouse and partnering delivery team members to ensure all products are ready for delivery.
• Load and unload products using proper safety protocols to prevent injury.
• Drive vehicle to points of sale to deliver merchandise.
• Maintain open lines of communication with management regarding account product changes and recommended scheduling changes.
• Ensure proper handling and refrigeration of all perishable items during transit and while stocking products.
• Ensure coolers maintain appropriate temperatures to store products. Perform routine cleaning, to include, but not limited to coffee machines, microwaves, coolers, racks, shelves, tables, counter tops, floors and windows, in and around each point of sale.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High‑School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass DOT.
• Prior retail experience and familiarization with basic merchandising concepts strongly preferred.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Chauffeurs license.

We offer a range of benefits for eligible team members, including:

• Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Additional Perks