Route Driver / Merchandiser – Snack Distribution
RJ Distributing LLCRoute Driver / Merchandiser (Snack & Food Distribution) – Growth Opportunity RJ Distributing LLC – Frederica, Delaware Pay: $19–$24 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated ability Job type: Full-time, W-2 employee Additional compensation: Eligibility for monthly performance bonuses after successful training Schedule: Flexible early-morning start times; local routes; home daily Build a Career With a Growing Local Distribution Business RJ Distributing LLC is an independent McKee Foods distributor serving grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail accounts throughout Central Delaware. We deliver, order, merchandise, and manage Little Debbie and other McKee Foods products for established retail customers. We are looking for more than someone who simply wants to drive from one stop to another. We want a dependable, motivated person who is interested in learning the business, taking responsibility for an established route, building strong relationships with retail customers, and growing with our company. Our philosophy is simple: as RJ Distributing grows, our strongest employees should have the opportunity to grow with it. A new employee will begin by learning our routes, products, customers, equipment, ordering system, and service standards. Someone who proves reliable and capable may earn increased pay, monthly performance bonuses, greater independence, additional responsibilities, and future leadership opportunities as the company adds accounts, routes, and employees. What We Offer $19–$24 per hour based on experience and demonstrated ability Eligibility for monthly performance bonuses after successful training Full-time W-2 employment Company-provided full-size pickup truck and enclosed product trailer Established local retail accounts Local routes with no overnight travel Home daily Hands-on training with an experienced distributor Opportunity to manage an established route independently Pay and responsibility reviews based on proven performance Opportunity to grow as RJ Distributing expands A small-business environment where dependable employees are recognized Direct communication with company ownership The ability to make a visible impact on route performance and company growth Position Overview The Route Driver / Merchandiser is responsible for servicing retail accounts throughout Central Delaware using a company-provided full-size pickup truck and enclosed product trailer. RJ Distributing uses pickup trucks with enclosed trailers for its routes. We do not use box trucks or cargo vans. This position combines: Pickup-truck and enclosed-trailer operation Product delivery Retail merchandising Shelf stocking and product rotation Inventory management Ordering and invoicing Customer service Route sales support Independent problem-solving This is not a simple drop-off delivery position. The employee will eventually be expected to manage an assigned route with limited supervision while maintaining RJ Distributing’s standards for safety, service, product quality, merchandising, organization, and professionalism. Primary Responsibilities Safely operate a company-provided full-size pickup truck while towing an enclosed product trailer Back, park, turn, and maneuver the pickup-and-trailer combination in retail receiving and loading areas Complete basic pre-trip inspections of the truck and trailer Deliver McKee Foods products to grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retail accounts Arrive at major retail accounts during their designated receiving hours Walk each store and inspect shelves and displays Determine product and inventory needs Enter orders using a company phone, tablet, or handheld device Pull products from the trailer for each account Check products into stores and complete invoices accurately Stock shelves, displays, and secondary product locations Rotate products according to freshness and date requirements Remove and process returned, damaged, or outdated products Bui…