Route Specialist

Imagefirst Route Service Position

This is a route-based service-oriented position supporting our Customer Advocates in establishing, maintaining and building strong customer relationships through responsive and creative sales and service strategies. This position will work out of our Bloomington, IL branch and work varying times depending on customer needs; the pay range is $25.00 to $35.00 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Support and promote our values and the ImageFIRST way to build the company by positively impacting the lives of our associates, customers and community.
• Excellent oral, written, phone and face to face communication.
• Load and unload truck, truck organization.
• Manage customer inventory.
• Product knowledge: pricing, codes, colors, sizing, changes/quantities, availability, product application.
• Paperwork: work order preparation and follow-up, invoice accuracy.
• Provide route relief to cover Customer Advocate vacations and call offs (flexibility).
• Provide additional route support as needed (Reroutes, additional volume etc).
• Make special deliveries to customers.
• Lead generation.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Clean driving record.
• Must possess a valid DOT (Department of Transportation) medical certification or obtain one within a designated timeframe.
• This role occasionally requires covering delivery routes in the absence of regular drivers; therefore, candidates must meet DOT eligibility requirements and be comfortable operating company vehicles as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds plus and push and pull carts of linen.
• Must be computer literate.

Preferred qualifications:

• Some delivery, logistics and/or route experience.
• One year experience with account management and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge: Practical insight specific to the textile services industry and operations.

Required competencies:

• Be Respectful: Value all we come in contact with.
• Be Remarkable: Create a positive moment with every interaction.
• Be Safe: Keep ourselves and those around us safe.
• Be Honest: Be guided by truthfulness in all we do.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Pet, Legal, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• 401k (match).
• Paid Time Off Package.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Referral Program.
• Great company culture.
• Collaborative team environment.

EOE / Drug-Free Workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are fueled by the talent, passion, and diversity of our associates.