Route Driver - Pepi Foods - Bainbridge, GA

Description

PEPI FOODS

Summary:  This individual will be responsible for servicing vending accounts within an assigned route; will drive company-owned vehicles over established routes and service assigned accounts.

Primary duties:

• Services assigned accounts within a route
• Drives Truck to deliver vending machine items to accounts.
• Fills vending machines, collects stales, and verifies rotation of merchandise, collects money, refills bill and coin changers, reports improper machine operations, conducts minor repairs to the vending machine.
• May be required to assist install and/or service personnel as needed
• Resolves Customer Issues when necessary
• Assist the Sales and Service Manager in ensuring the maintenance and cleanliness of vehicles and equipment.
• Keeps delivery vehicle clean and free of debris. Performs daily vehicle operation checks and obeys all traffic laws. Reports vehicle problems to proper personnel.
• Performs routine cleaning and sanitation on the vending machines
• Secures keys and vehicles daily.
• Complete route within normally scheduled hours
• Provide superior customer service and maintain a friendly, helpful attitude toward both coworkers and customers. 
• Maintain sanitary work stations.  
• Follow all rules and regulations regarding proper food safety.
• Regular and timely attendance.

Secondary Duties:

• All other duties as assigned or required.

Competencies:

• Must have the ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information (a quick study).
• Must have the ability to be pragmatic and be ale to generate realistic and practical solutions to a problem.
• Must have the ability to detect errors, omissions, miscalculations, and non-compliance against requirements. 
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior in all business dealing; ability to be trusted by peers, clients and other; puts honestly and integrity above self.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, schedule work in efficient and productive manner.  Ability to focus on key priority, juggles multiple projects, and manages time effectively.
• Must have the ability to work independently of others without significant supervisory oversight or co-worker involvement.
• Must have the ability to maintain poise and composure under heavy pressure from clients, supervisors and/or company officers.
• Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.
• Must have the ability to display appropriate demeanor, dialogue, interaction and attire when dealing with clients and/or co-worker
• Must have the ability to personify and/or exhibit compassion, sensitivity, warmth, friendliness and trustworthiness.
• Must be client orientated and driven by satisfaction.
• Must have the ability to work in a team setting and establish collaborative peer relationship.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication.
• Must have the ability to listen, comprehend directives, inquiries and/or comments, and decipher intent and meaning. 
• Must have the ability to exhibit a can do attitude.
• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 75lbs ( -30%) of the time
• Standing/walking/climbing ( -75%)of the time
• Sitting in a normal position for an extended time ( -25%)of the time
• Reaching/handling/feeling ( -50%) of the time
• Use of finger dexterity ( - 50%) of the time.

Education:

• Should have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience as a route or delivery driver is preferred.  Valid driver’s license with and a safe driving record.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office

Other Skills/Ability:

• Able to obtain ServSafe certification.

EEO: Pepi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We will not discriminate based on race/creed/national origin/religion/color/sex/age/pregnancy/ disability or veteran status.