Phelps · 1 week ago
Route Service Representative
Phelps is seeking a Route Service Representative (RSR) responsible for conducting laundry deliveries and pickups from customer locations. The RSR will manage delivery paperwork, ensure safe vehicle operation, and work to grow the customer base through upselling and cross-selling.
E-CommerceFashionTextiles
Responsibilities
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 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 truck for next day
Manually loading and securing full and empty laundry carts onto truck and/or trailer beds
Delivers cleaned uniforms and industrial items to the customer as well as picking up soiled products and loading onto truck including operating the truck lift gate
Reports any customer feedback or vehicle problems to the supervisor
Qualification
Required
Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (3 years)
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
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/step 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
Company
Phelps
Phelps Uniform Specialists is a family-owned company, proudly serving businesses since 1981 with integrity, reliability, and transparency.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase