Job Information
Variety FoodServices Route Driver in Madison Heights, Michigan
Job Summary
The Micro Market Driver is responsible for safely delivering products to multiple points of sale while maintaining inventory, merchandising, and food safety standards. This role includes loading/unloading products, restocking shelves, handling cash, and performing routine cleaning and audits. The ideal candidate is results-driven, customer-focused, detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions while complying with all traffic and safety regulations. Physical stamina is required for lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing or walking.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Merchandising: Organize products per store layouts, roll out promotions, gather customer feedback, and maintain inventory levels for all items. Count, record, and restock shelves, coolers, and coffee. Track inventory, rotate products, and record unsold or expired merchandise.
- Product Delivery: Assess inventory needs, coordinate with the warehouse, load/unload products safely, and deliver to points of sale. Communicate with management on product updates and scheduling.
- Cash Handling: Collect money, follow cash handling and loss prevention protocols, record transactions, and report suspicious activity.
- Food Safety & Sanitation: Handle and store perishable items properly, maintain cooler temperatures, and perform routine cleaning of equipment, surfaces, and sales areas.
- Inventory: Complete regular full inventory counts.
- Audit: Inspect food quality and appearance, report stale products, review pick sheets,
- Complete other projects and assignments as needed.
Job Qualifications
- Valid Chauffeur's License
- Retail experience and basic merchandising knowledge preferred
- Able to pass drug test and background check
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Skills and Abilities
- Obeys all traffic laws and follows instructions
- Results-driven, flexible, and able to prioritize business and client needs
- High energy, positive attitude, and strong customer service skills
- Builds relationships through honest, open communication and collaboration
- Aligns with company values; ethical, trustworthy, and forward-thinking
- Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable with routine tasks
- Able to read, speak, and understand English; visually aware for merchandising
Physical Demands
- Climbing in/out of vehicle, loading/unloading products
- Bending, stooping, pulling/pushing, twisting
- Walking and standing for long periods
- Regular lifting 25--50 lbs
Compensation: $19.50/hour starting wage Schedule: Average schedule is Monday -- Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Variety FoodServices is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.