Route Driver - Coquitlam

Join an exciting team in business for over 50 years and is Western Canada's largest privately owned and operated full service vending company.

The Route Driver position is a key role that involves servicing customer accounts primarily within the Lower Mainland and surrounding areas, maintaining inventory, stocking machines, merchandising, diagnostics of machines and most importantly - providing excellent customer care. As a team player this person also provides operational support by assisting in the warehouse with accepting deliveries as well as preparing outbound orders.

Hours of Work - full Time - 40 hours per week - can be 5 eight hour days or 4 ten hour days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recognizing proper quantities and type of products needed to fill vending machines to maximize sales and minimize product loss due to expired product.
• Accountability, must be able to work without supervision as the only CSR in your region. Excellent organization, time management skills and multi-tasking abilities.
• Driving a company Sprinter van safely around the city to service accounts
• Stocking and inventory of vending machines. Such as snacks, beverages, ATM machines. Common accounts include; schools, universities, recreation centers, government offices etc.
• Required repetitive lifting of product up to 50 pounds.
• Performs basic vending equipment troubleshooting and repairs. Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Focuses on continuous improvement of processes & efficiency to drive results and growth.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of machines to make customer purchase experiences appealing.
• Handles customer issues in an efficient and professional manner.
• Communicates effectively with Management.
• Requires solid organizational and problem solving skills to produce quality work to meet tight schedules.
• Must be proactive and a self-starter going beyond specific job responsibilities to ensure goals are achieved or exceeded.
• Records transactions and inventories on company provided hand held electronic device; accountable for cash and product.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of warehouse and vehicle

Must have a Class 5 license with clean driving extract. Credit and criminal background checks are mandatory. Must be fully vaccinated.

What we offer:

• Competitive wages based on your experience and performance with room for growth.
• RRSP match
• Extended health benefits after probation
• Central location with free parking
• Free snacks
• Full-time hours

Skills you will gain in this role:

• Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandising Skills and Cash Handling
• Professional driving skills, logistics, route management
• Time management and autonomy
• Customer service at professional accounts
• How to do basic troubleshooting and repairs with mechanical equipment in machines

Why our Route Drivers love this job:

-Autonomy to work alone and service accounts throughout the day.

-Never in one place all day.

-Like to be busy with a nice combination of physical exercise servicing accounts and downtime driving in between.

-Standard work schedule, stable year round work.

-Full timers- great job for a parent, you will have time to pick your kids up from school

-Enjoy working for a kind, family run company, we have multiple team members that have been with the company for 10-20 years.

Company description

Ryan Vending has been in business for over 50 years and is Western Canada's largest family-owned and operated vending company. At Ryan's, we believe in working hard, supporting our team, and giving back. Every employee is part of our community, and we offer a challenging and exciting environment that supports personal growth, diversity, and champions a people-first mentality. We also take our commitment to social responsibility seriously and walk the talk. We are Living Wage Certified, have been proudly carbon-neutral since 2010, encourage our partners to consider their impact on the environment, and have led the way in offering healthier options in all of our machines.