Route Merchandiser

Overview

The Route Merchandiser is responsible for driving a company vehicle over an established route to merchandise store products. The driver is responsible for filling and maintaining their 24/7 market stores.

Department: Savannah 201722

Location: Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Andrew Achenbach

Compensation: $18.00 / hour

• Merchandising:
  Merchandise products according to store layouts and POGs. Roll-out promotions. Gather and report customer feedback. Maintain established inventory levels for all products sold, to include soft drinks, pre-packaged foods, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, fruits, vegetables, candy, pastry, and snack items. Restock shelves, coolers, and coffee. Follow protocols for inventory tracking and product rotation. Collect and record out-of-date, rejected or unsold merchandise.
  
  Monitor shelf life of products to minimize spoilage losses.
• Product Delivery:
  Review inventory requirements to identify what products are needed for each point of sale. Work closely with the warehouse to ensure all products are ready for delivery. Load and unload products using proper safety protocols to prevent injury. Drive the company vehicle to deliver merchandise. Maintain open lines of communication with management regarding account product changes and recommended scheduling changes.
• Cash Handling:
  Collect money from kiosks. Follow cash handling and loss prevention protocols to ensure personal and property safety. Record transactions on appropriate forms and/or handheld device. Monitor and report any activity that seems out of the norm or raises concerns about potential misconduct.
• Food Safety & Sanitation:
  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 of equipment and surfaces in and around each point of sale.
• Customer Interaction & Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Greet clients and customers in a friendly and professional manner. Communicate effectively with customers to address questions or concerns. Provide product suggestions as needed. Offer feedback to improve route efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Inventory:
  Complete full inventory counts and submit as designated by company protocol.
• Audit:
  Inspect food quality & appearance; report stale products, review pick sheets, and conduct final walk-through.
• Additional:
  Projects and assignments as needed.

• High-School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass DOT physical requirements
• Clean driving record
• Prior experience driving a 16 ft box truck or similar
• Prior retail experience and familiarity with basic merchandising concepts strongly preferred
• Basic Computer Skills – iPad, handheld scanner, smartphone, and other technology

• Climbing in-and-out of a vehicle
• Loading and unloading products from the vehicle
• Bending, stooping, pulling/pushing, and twisting
• Walking and standing for long periods
• Regular lifting 25-50 pounds

• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, at-work dining perks, flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a total rewards program. Team Members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.
• Part-time Team Members are eligible for our 401(k) with company match, at-work dining perks and team members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.

Location-specific perks may also include wellness programming, on-the-job training, corporate-hosted courses, certifications and team events.

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