Route Specialist

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ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

San Antonio, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Route Specialist supports Customer Advocates by managing linen inventory and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive service. Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, performing route relief, and making special deliveries to healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a clean driving record, with the ability to obtain a DOT medical certification. You are comfortable operating company vehicles, possess computer literacy, and can lift up to 50 pounds while managing customer inventory and providing route support.

Must Have Skills for ATS

DOT medical certification

account management

Job Description

Overview

Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients’ linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry – 97% – ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service!

Check out our company page: https://www.imagefirst.com/company/

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Monday-Friday

$20-$30 per hour

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. 

  • Support and promote our values and the ImageFIRST way to build the company by positively impacting the lives of our associates, customers and community.
  • Communication: Excellent oral, written, phone and face to face 
  • 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

Company Values & Benefits

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.

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ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists

Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients’ linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry – 97% – ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service! Did you know that our Comfort Care gowns increase patients’ favorable perception of a facility by more than 50%? For more information about ImageFIRST, your cost-effective solution for greater patient satisfaction, call 1-800-932-7472 or visit imagefirst.com. ImageFIRST is an equal opportunity employer composed of remarkable associates who reflect the unique diversity of the communities we serve. We are fully committed to cultivating a culture where all associates feel included, represented, and valued. #ImageFIRST #PatientExperience #InventoryManagement #LinenRental
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