What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Specialist position at ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists?
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
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
- 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
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Pet, Legal, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401k (match)
- Paid Time Off Package
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Program
- Great company culture
- Collaborative team environment
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
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.
