Route Driver

at Boar's Head Brand/Frank Brunckhorst Co., LLC in

Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description Hiring Company:

Delicatessen Services Co.,

LLC Overview:

The Route Driver plays a key role in developing new customer relationships while maintaining service levels with the existing customer base and is responsible for customer deliveries, warehouse operations, and in-store activities for our retail and food service customers. We are looking for individuals with a passion for providing excellent customer service and who excel working both independently and as a member of a team. This role requires a flexible schedule with occasional weekend work.

Job Description:

Essential Functions + Itemized check-in of delivered goods with a customer representative + Complete bi-weekly customer inventory + Create bi-weekly orders based on established inventory levels + Pull credits, create out-of-date memos, and issue customer credits + Complete merchandising resets and recommend opportunities for cross-merchandising + Complete 1-on-1 training with customer employees, including exceptional customer service, product knowledge, product pairings, slicing technique, etc. + Complete assigned Go-Spot-Check missions + Delivery of perishable goods to customers + Monitor truck maintenance schedule and coordinate necessary maintenance + Continuously cultivate relationships with customers by actively engaging with deli management and personnel to understand their customer base, evolving product or training needs, and specific opportunities/challenges + Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned Minimum Requirements Job Requirements + High school diploma or equivalent, including basic math and reasoning + Ability to speak and read English + 1+ years of experience as a Brand Associate or three years of experience in customer service, sales, warehouse, or similar role + Successful mastery of Brand Associate essential functions and requirements + Valid driver's license and clean driving record + Basic computer skills Physical Requirements + Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours + Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl + Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs. Working Conditions + Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment Training and Certification Requirements (Provided) + Product knowledge and customer service + Company History + ServSafe certification + Deli Operations + Slicer use, maintenance, and cleaning + Deli scale operation and sanitation + Proper slicing technique, product wrapping, and handling + DOT compliance and Safe Driver training

Location:

Itasca, IL Time Type:

Full time

Department:

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