About this opportunity
Phelps Uniform Specialists lists this Route Service Representative opportunity in spencer, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
COMPENSATION: Guaranteed earnings of $45,000/year ($880/week ~$22/hour), plus commission opportunities through upselling and cross-selling products and services to existing customers.
The Route Service Representative (RSR) is responsible for conducting laundry deliveries and pickups from customer locations. The RSR handles processing paperwork to ensure correct delivery and receipting, and is expected to conduct the delivery vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Verifies that all systems are in order before deliveries, including performing and documenting pre-trip and post trip inspections of delivery vehicle and checking paperwork to make sure everything is in order
Drive a van/truck along an established route and service and sell within an existing customer base
Work indoor/outdoor position while delivering and picking up uniforms, shop towels, facility service products and other rental items
Ensure all items specified in the delivery receipt are included in the delivery, and obtain a confirmation signature from a facility representative
Help grow our existing customer base by upselling and cross-selling additional products and services, negotiating service agreement renewals and controlling inventory all while working professionally, safely and in compliance with driving and vehicle regulations
Responsible for unloading and loading van/truck for next day
Delivers cleaned uniforms and industrial items to the customer as well as picking up soiled products and loading onto van/truck
Reports any customer feedback or vehicle problems to the supervisor
Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (3 years)
Must be 21 year of age per DOT regulations
Must be able to pass pre-employment requirements (drug/alcohol test, fit-for-duty test, DOT physical)
Able to read, write & count
Must be able to use an electronic handheld/cell phone
Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
Strong teamwork skills- ready and willing to work closely with team members
Great people skills, communications skills & great client relations and customer service skills
Ability to remain organized and balance incoming customer requests/issues in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work with limited direction on a daily basis
PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted, and be able to stand, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, lift, push and walk
Must be able to drive a truck/van with ease and be able to sit for extended periods of time while driving the delivery truck
Must have the physical ability to move rolling carts of varying weights - up to and exceeding approximately 250lbs.
Ability to work during all seasons with exposure to outside elements .
Worksite address
spencer, IA, 51301, US
Who can apply
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