Route Driver - Office Coffee

ROUTE DRIVER - OFFICE COFFEE (FULL TIME)

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We are hiring immediately for a full time ROUTE DRIVER - OFFICE COFFEE position.

Location:

Parks Houston Xtract - 611 East Tidwell, Houston, TX 77022.

Schedule:

Full time schedule;
Monday through Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement:
Prior route driver experience is preferred.

Perks: $1000 sign‑on bonus if met within 6 months!

Fixed Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour.

Parks Coffee is a privately owned office coffee service company, providing drinks, snacks and break‑room supplies to more than 15,000 businesses across 12 branches, with humble origins in the family garage. Back in 1986 Randy Parks had a vision of bringing gourmet coffee and professional equipment to the office dwelling masses. In the early days, Randy worked as sales and route deliveryman, while his wife Debbie handled the paperwork and ran a home daycare service.

Now, over thirty years later, you will see them both in the office, still honing the dream that has created a multi‑million‑dollar business, with locations throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and southern California.

Click HERE to see a day in the life of a Canteen Route Driver! The Route Driver drives a company vehicle over an established route to deliver products or render services and fills and maintains vending and related equipment. The Route Driver is the face of the company and must project a professional and positive image of the company at all times while maintaining and building excellent client and customer relationships.

This position has excellent advancement opportunities, providing employees with the foundation needed for entry‑level management opportunities.

• Maintain proper inventory levels and product distribution for vending machines.
• Provide client and customer satisfaction in every aspect of job performance.
• Display a clear understanding of company policies and ability to administer as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of vending machines and other related equipment.
• Conduct minor service and adjustments on machines. When necessary, report defective equipment to designated maintenance repair service operators or technician dispatcher.
• Prior to beginning each day’s route, ensure that the truck is properly loaded with all product required to properly service all scheduled machines following outlined operational procedures.
• Inform regular clients and customers of new products or services, listen to and resolve service complaints.
• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays or issue sales promotion materials to customers.
• Accountable for all receipt of goods, invoices, delivery tickets, cash received or collected and product.
• Conduct inventory reconciliation in accordance with District procedures.
• Keep company vehicle clean and organized at all times; perform pre & post trip vehicle inspections.
• Perform all job functions in a safe and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3 years driving experience required.
• Valid Non‑CDL Class C driver’s license (unless otherwise indicated by state), ensuring safe operation of company vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and conditions.
• Preferred 1‑2 years experience in a customer service position, or a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn material handling equipment (box truck, handcarts, etc.).
• Able to work independently, responsible for route, work unsupervised 98% of the work day.

In addition to competitive compensation and excellent benefits, successful employees in this position enjoy:

• Comprehensive training
• Advancement opportunities
• Working in a fast‑paced environment
• Working independently
• Providing excellent customer service to established customers
• Building relationships

• 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…