Lead CSR Driver
Lead CSR Driver
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Aramark Uniform Services is now Vestis! Visit to learn more.
Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies provides uniforms and related products to more than 400000 customers nationwide in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity. Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide.
Overview:
Lead CSR Drivers are responsible for the completion of designated route and customer activities as directed by service management. These duties include (but are not limited to): route relief on-boarding/training of new CSRs customer premise installations (for example dispensers) new customer installations and other customer related activities as assigned.
- Provide excellent customer service to each and every customer on each delivery and seek to identify opportunities to improve customer relations and identifies growth opportunities.
- Executes work in accordance with Company safety guidelines in a productive and efficient manner.
- Ensures delivery vehicle and equipment are clean maintained and used in a safe manner.
- This position is required to follow Company policies and legal requirements including but not limited to: Statement of Business Ethics; equal opportunity; confidentiality/non-disclosure; and harassment-free respectful violence-free and drug-free workplace.
- Position will be required to hold Commercial motor vehicle certifications and licenses to directly work a delivery route as needed to meet customer service objectives.
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
Typical tasks and activities for this job include but are not limited to the items listed below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed by management.
- Provides route relief on delivery routes as directed by manager (CSM COM or GM/Branch Mgr.) in a safe and efficient manner to provide seamless service to customers.
- Communicates with CSRs in advance when possible to seek out specifics about route coverage before route relief periods.
- Creates and maintains route relief schedule for assigned routes to be approved weekly by service management.
- While on route relief identifies opportunities to improve inventory management customer satisfaction and identifies additional products and services that may benefit customers. Communicates these opportunities to the CSM/SCM and CSR responsible for route.
- Assists as needed with the on-boarding and training of CSRs as directed by management.
- Adheres practices and promotes effective use of CSR processes.
- Uses service tools and systems (example: Handheld) in an efficient and effective manner and is a recognized expert in utilization of systems.
- Attends Service Team meetings as required to engage in education and participate in communication on service topics.
- Installs customer premise equipment (for example dispensers) as required and trains customers on proper usage.
- Participates in the installation of new customer accounts as assigned. Ensures that CSR is briefed on customer requirements.
- Maintains clean professional and tidy personal grooming. Wears the Company-supplied uniform while completing job duties.
- Consistently seeks improvement and excellence in job skills and customer interactions.
- Adheres to standard procedures in support of Company-wide operational financial service and safety goals.
Safety
- Practices appropriate lifting and carrying techniques and ensures that movements are conducted in a safe manner.
- Operates vehicle in a safe and responsible manner at all times adhering to applicable federal state and local driving and road usage laws.
- Safely drives to assigned customer locations. Completes deliveries as scheduled in an efficient manner.
Product Delivery and Pick Up
- Where applicable by branch: Loads product onto delivery vehicle each day ensuring there will be enough product to meet the load list requirements; notifies supervisor of shortfalls before departing.
- Organizes product in vehicle in a logical manner to allow efficient delivery of clean goods and separated collection of soiled goods.
- Handles and processes healthcare and clean room product in a hygienic manner according to standard procedures.
- Reviews customer inventories and storage areas on each visit. Ensures proper levels of goods are left removes excess inventory and ensures storage area is left neat clean and orderly.
- Collects soiled goods (records quantities as required) and stores goods in vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
- Where applicable by branch: Upon return to the branch or service center places all collected soiled goods into push carts (or other designated material handling equipment) for delivery to designated storage area. Removes any excess inventories from the vehicle on a daily basis.
- Properly separates identifies (as necessary) and delivers return-to-stock garments to the correct drop-off area.
Invoice and Account Management
- Prior to each assigned delivery day reviews customer paperwork for accuracy special needs or considerations.
- Ensures any adjustments are recorded immediately. Typical activities include but are not limited to:
- COD customer payment collection
- Accounts receivable collection
- Adding or deleting wearers
- Accurately counting returned garments for proper billing of lost goods
- Inventory adjustments
- Special orders (e.g. extra linen for a club banquet)
- Disposables and Direct Sales
- Credit or debit adjustments
- At the end of each route day verifies all delivery data is reconciled and properly recorded during the route settlement process.
Customer Retention
- Demonstrate the highest level of customer service in the execution of all activities.
- Act as the eyes and ears of the company to monitor and seek feedback from customers on perceived levels of service. Act upon customer requests to enhance service.
- Seek at all times to maintain positive business relationships with existing customers. Ensure timely adherence to established service programs.
- Handle customer questions and concerns in a proactive and timely manner in compliance with corporate programs and procedures. Communicate all issues in a timely manner to the GM CSM or Service Manager.
- Provide instruction on proper linen usage and conservation procedures to customers in a consultative manner
Customer Solutions
- Consult with customers on additional product options and ensure that the customer is put into contact with the CSM when the opportunity is complex.
- Remain up to date on offerings and adjust consultation to customers as needed.
- Provide observations to sales and service team partners on new prospects that may have opened along assigned routes. Participate in Lead Programs to turn in those opportunities to the sales team.
- Handle customer complaints in a proactive and timely manner in compliance with corporate programs and procedures. Communicate all issues in a timely manner to the GM CSM or Service Manager.
Vehicle Maintenance
- Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment in accordance with pre- and post-inspection requirements. Report maintenance issues immediately. Vehicle supplies include items such as fuel oil water tires lights and brakes to ensure proper working condition.
- Report any and all vehicle accidents mechanical issues or malfunctions immediately.
- Ensure vehicle follows established maintenance and review programs.
- Ensure vehicle is kept in a neat and orderly manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities -This position will not have any direct supervisory responsibility.
Team and Work Orientation
This position will be expected to work with various individuals and teams in a branch and to collaboratively support develop and execute service effort(s). Position is expected to work with all customers and company employees in a friendly proactive and collaborative manner.
Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements:
- Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location.
- Fast-paced environment sometimes requiring irregular and long hours.
- Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50 lbs.
- This position requires bending squatting climbing and reaching.
Education: High school degree or equivalent
Licenses & Certifications: Valid Drivers License (Not CDL) with minimal points/violations in the last three years.
Preferred Education or Experience: Two years industrial laundry experience or route service experience.
Benefits: Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical dental vision short and long term disability basic life insurance and paid parental leave. Employees are able to enroll in the companys 401k plan. Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation 40 hours of floating holidays and 48 hours paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Compensation: The hourly rate that Vestis expects to reasonably pay for this position is $28.00. This position is eligible for commissions based on a percentage of the consumable sales per month.
Location: 4530 Airpark Blvd Duluth MN 55811
Employment Type
Full-Time
