VMI Route Driver - Pinellas Park, FL

JOBTITLE – Vendor Managed Inventory Route Driver Salary Range $29.00 to $30.00

Essential Function

• Adhere to allof
  
  Company safety policies, including those related todriving aCompanyvehicle (e.g. following the Smith System, etc.),keeping up to date on MATHESON's Safety trainings, and participation in daily
  
  Toolbox Talks.
• Visit VMI customers on a regular basis, delivering and loading inventory into vending machine(s) or parts cabinet(s).
• At a customer site(s), take the orders for the next delivery based onminimum/maximum quantities that are predetermined for each customer.
  
  Communicate orders to Site office for processing.
• Take cylinder gas orders at customer sites where needed, and communicate to the with the applicable sites and personnel so that orders can be placed and fulfilled
• Establish personal relationships with customers and end-users. Assist customers with any special orders they might have or return issues
• Work with the Site Manager (SM), Outside Sales Rep (OSR) and Inside Sales Rep(ISR), and VMI Customer Service Representative to ensure that each customer's Min/Max quantities make sense and are updated periodically as the business needs change. Fulfill and plan deliveries to ensure uninterrupted supply of product to customer
• Work with the Site Manager and VMI Customer Service Rep to ensure the applicable site inventory is organized and up to the right stocking levels tobe able to reliably service the customers
• Maintain good housekeeping at customer sites, applicable site and in the MATHESON VMI vehicle
• Responsible for identifying problematic issues that if not addressed would result in an unsatisfied customer, notifying the right person or function promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and then following up toensure resolution
• Maintain order sheets on computer by deleting and adding lines as necessary.
• Perform other duties as needed, including being part of the operations andsales team, that may mean additional duties that contribute to the overall success of the business. For example, driving a forklift (training provided) to load trucks, etc.

• Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Work Experience

• 1-3 years Welding/gas industry preferred

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities

• Awareness of Safety and the ability to adhere to safety practices even when "no one islooking" and be part of building a culture of safety
• Provide excellent internal and external Customer Service
• Computer Skills – ability to navigate and learn MATHESON's Ordering system(some training will be provided)
• Able to Plan and Organize the warehouse and an ordering / reordering system
• Present a professional business image as the "face" of MATHESON to the customer when needed
• Ability to Communicate externally with customers and internally with the MATHESON Site
• Teamwork – understands being part of a team means the needs of the teamcome first
• Able to take Coaching as a way of improvement of skills and practices overtime
• Ability to follow-up on time-sensitive issues at a customer site or at the MATHESON Site
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pick up 50 lbs.
• Ability to work independently and in a timely manner
• Ability to work well with others and work for the greater good of the business

Licenses and Certifications

• AK Driver's License Within 30 days Required/Preferred

Travel Requirements

• 8-14 Weekly on-road visiting/interacting onsite with customers

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability