Vending Route Merchandiser

APEX Restaurant and Market Solutions is looking for our next GREAT EMPLOYEE!

We’re looking for a dependable, hardworking, and customer-focused Vending Route Driver to join our team. In this role, you’ll travel to customer accounts throughout the day, keeping vending machines and micro markets fully stocked, fresh, clean, and ready for employees to enjoy.

And one of the best parts? NO nights and NO weekends! You'll enjoy a Monday–Friday daytime schedule while working independently and being part of a team that wants you to succeed.

If you like being on the road, enjoy interacting with people, take pride in your work, and want an opportunity to grow with a company that promotes from within, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why You'll Love Working at APEX

• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• NO nights and NO weekends!
• Enjoy a work-life balance that works for you
• Work independently while being part of a supportive team
• Drive to a variety of customer locations throughout the day
• Receive comprehensive paid training
• Learn vending technology and micro market operations
• Build relationships with customers and account contacts
• Opportunities for advancement—we PROMOTE FROM WITHIN!
• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Be part of a company that values people, service, teamwork, and growth

Position Overview

As a Vending Route Driver, you'll be the face of APEX at many of our customer locations.

You'll drive an assigned route, service vending machines, merchandise micro markets, and make sure our customers have the products they need. You'll use handheld technology to communicate real-time information with our cloud-based systems, maintain accurate inventory, and make sure each account looks clean, organized, and fully stocked.

This is an active, independent position where you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with customers while taking ownership of your route and making sure every account receives great service.

Don't have vending experience? That's okay! APEX provides comprehensive training in vending technology, micro market merchandising, and food safety.

What You'll Do

Own Your Route

• Complete your assigned route duties each day
• Drive safely and efficiently between customer accounts
• Service vending machines and micro markets according to established schedules
• Restock refreshment products and maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Make sure each account is stocked, organized, and ready for customers
• Manage your time effectively to complete your route each day
• Take pride in the appearance and condition of every account you service

Use Technology to Keep Things Moving

Technology is an important part of today's vending business.

• Use handheld computer technology to communicate with vending machines and micro markets
• Transfer real-time sales and inventory information to APEX's cloud-based systems
• Accurately record inventory and product movement
• Use technology to help identify product needs and maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Learn and confidently use APEX's vending and inventory systems
• Complete required route documentation accurately and on time

Create a Great Customer Experience

You’ll be one of the most visible APEX team members at our customer locations.

• Greet customers and account contacts in a friendly and professional manner
• Communicate with customers courteously and respectfully
• Respond to questions and concerns professionally
• Maintain a positive attitude at every account
• Pay attention to the details that make the customer experience better
• Represent APEX and our brand with professionalism
• Treat every customer and account with the highest level of respect

Keep Products Fresh & Safe

Food safety and product quality are an important part of the APEX experience.

• Follow all APEX food safety and handling procedures
• Properly handle, transport, and store food and beverage products
• Monitor product freshness and expiration dates
• Rotate products appropriately
• Maintain accurate inventory levels
• Remove damaged or expired products as required
• Keep vending machines and micro markets clean, organized, and appealing
• Minimize product waste and loss

Take Pride in Your Truck & Equipment

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional delivery truck
• Load and organize products efficiently
• Safely handle product totes and inventory
• Inspect equipment and report problems or maintenance needs
• Treat company vehicles, equipment, products, and other assets with care
• Follow all company driving and safety policies

Be Part of the Team

Although you'll spend much of your day on the road, you'll always be part of the APEX team.

• Communicate effectively with your manager and support team
• Participate in training and team meetings as required
• Help teammates when needed
• Be willing to learn new technology, products, and processes
• Cross-train on other areas of the business
• Look for opportunities to improve your route and customer service
• Bring a positive attitude to work every day
• Show a willingness to grow with APEX

Grow Your Career

At APEX, we believe in promoting our people.

We want employees who are interested in building a career—not just finding a job.

As you learn the business and demonstrate your leadership, reliability, and commitment to great service, there may be opportunities to advance into other positions within APEX.

We PROMOTE FROM WITHIN!

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, customer-focused, and ready to take ownership of their route.

The ideal candidate is:

• Dependable and punctual
• Hardworking and self-motivated
• Friendly, professional, and customer-focused
• Comfortable working independently
• Organized and able to manage time effectively
• Comfortable using handheld technology and learning new systems
• Able to perform basic math calculations
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in their work
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn and grow with the company
• A team player who is willing to help wherever needed
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver's license—Kansas or Missouri Class E, as applicable
• Able to successfully complete required company screening, including a DOT physical/examination, background check, and drug screening
• Previous vending, delivery, route, warehouse, retail, restaurant, or customer service experience is a plus—but we're willing to train the right person!

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is an active position that requires regular driving, lifting, stocking, and movement throughout the workday.

• Ability to regularly lift and carry product totes weighing approximately 25–40 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach, and lift throughout the day
• Ability to load and unload products from a company vehicle
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver carts or equipment as needed
• Ability to stand and walk while servicing customer accounts
• Comfortable working in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures
• Ability to safely perform repetitive lifting and stocking activities
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position