Route Driver/Merchandiser

Hiring Company:

Delicatessen Services Co., LLC

Overview:The Route Driver/Merchandiser 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

Brand Artist

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Pull credits, create out-of-date memos, and issue customer credits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.

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

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.

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:Indian Trail, NC, Matthews, NC, Mint Hill, NC, Monroe, NC, Stallings, NC, Waxhaw, NC, Weddington, NC

Time Type:Full time

Department:Cardinal Deli Provisions