VMI Route Driver - Pinellas Park, FL

JOB
TITLE - Vendor Managed
Inventory Route
Driver Salary Range $29.00 to $30.00

Essential
Function
Adhere to all
of Company safety policies, including those related to
driving a Company vehicle (e.g. following the Smith System, etc.),
keeping up to date on MATHESON's Safety trainings, and participation in daily
Toolbox Talks.
Visit VMI customers on a regular basis, delivering and loading inventory into
vending machine(s) or parts cabinet(s).
At a customer site(s), take the orders for the next delivery based on
minimum/maximum quantities that are predetermined for each customer.
Communicate orders to Site office for processing.
Take cylinder gas orders at customer sites where needed, and communicate to
the with the applicable sites and personnel so that orders can be placed and
fulfilled
Establish personal relationships with customers and end-users. Assist
customers with any special orders they may have or return issues
Work with the Site Manager (SM), Outside Sales Rep (OSR) and Inside Sales Rep
(ISR), and VMI Customer Service Representative to ensure that each customer's
Min/Max quantities make sense and are updated periodically as the business
needs change. Fulfill and plan deliveries to ensure uninterrupted
supply of product to customer
Work with the Site Manager and VMI Customer Service Rep to ensure the
applicable site inventory is organized and up to the right stocking levels to
be able to reliably service the customers
Maintain good housekeeping at customer sites, applicable site and in the
MATHESON VMI vehicle
Responsible for identifying problematic issues that if not addressed
would result in an unsatisfied customer, notifying the right person or
function promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and then following up to
ensure resolution
Maintain order sheets on computer by deleting and adding lines as necessary.
Perform other duties as needed, including being part of the operations and
sales team, that may mean additional duties that contribute to the overall
success of the business. For example, driving a forklift (training
provided) to load trucks, etc.

Required for All
Jobs
Performs other
duties as assigned
Complies with all
policies and standards

Work Experience
1-3 years Welding/gas industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
Awareness of
Safety and the ability to adhere to safety practices even when "no one is
looking" and be part of building a culture of safety
Provide excellent internal and external Customer Service
Computer Skills - ability to navigate and learn MATHESON's Ordering system
(some training will be provided)
Able to Plan and Organize the warehouse and an ordering / reordering system
Present a professional business image as the "face" of MATHESON to the
customer when needed
Ability to Communicate externally with customers and internally with the
MATHESON Site
Teamwork - understands being part of a team means the needs of the team
come first
Able to take Coaching as a way of improvement of skills and practices over
time
Ability to follow-up on time-sensitive issues at a customer site or at the
MATHESON Site
Valid driver's license
Ability to pick up 50 lbs.
Ability to work independently and in a timely manner
Ability to work well with others and work for the greater good of the
business

Licenses and
Certifications
AK Driver's License Within 30 days Required/Preferred

Travel
Requirements
8-14 Weekly on-road visiting/interacting on
site with customers

The
Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and
regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected
veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability