(TIDEWATER DISTRICT) - VENDING OPERATIONS WORKER

Job Summary: Performs various duties including but not limited to: maintaining, monitoring and replenishing vending merchandise specific product lines as well as the maintenance and operation of vending machines, money changing machines, and Micro Markets machines equipment. Operates a motor vehicle throughout the geographical area military installations and on public roads for long and short trips in accordance with job duties and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains Exchange owned machines daily in an assigned location. Inspects, replenishes machines with hot/cold foods, snacks, beverages and/or miscellaneous items. i.e. sandwiches, cakes, pies, popcorn, salads, fruits, pastry, sodas, yogurt, laundry detergent etc. . Checks refrigerated machines to ensure health codes are adhered to i.e. expiration dates of yogurt, sandwiches, etc. and that foods are not spoiled, removes aged foods or other merchandise from machines.

• Utilizes various hand operated dollies and carts to load and unload stockroom and various vending machines at assigned location. Requisitions additional vending merchandise to ensure an in-stock position at the location at all times. Rotates merchandise on a first in first out basis to ensure the freshest inventory is available. Receives and verifies various vending merchandise deliveries and stocks and secures merchandise.
• Performs work involved in the control of the operation of vending machine service such as: soft drink vendors, snack machines, washing machines, automatic dryers etc.
• Communicates daily or more frequently to supervisor with location requests and complaints. Assist supervisor in developing plans for storage and arrangement of merchandise in accordance with NEX policies.
• Lays out storage space, assist with establishing item/merchandise location i.e. organization and/or arrangement and identifies high and low usage merchandise in accordance with NEX policies and procedures.
• Assist supervisor with identifying new merchandise product lines to include in the vending business operation and recommend adjustments in supply levels based on the utilization of inventory products.
• Sets up and maintains prices in vending machines on items being sold.
• Assists in relocating and installing new machines at locations, cleans interior and exterior using appropriate cleaning solutions. Makes minor repairs, settings and adjustments on all vending machines, serviced as needed and removes cash as serviced. Records machine servicing information by use of a computerized hand held device or will be required to complete a Cash Collection Slip SS 411 .
• Collects monies from vending machines at locations according to established schedule and secures money inside vehicle safe. As required accompanies Vending Contractors verifying cash taken from vendor owned machines. Clears coin jams and makes refunds at designated locations as required.
• Turns in collected money bags and SS 411 forms for machines serviced to NEX Cash Room office in accordance with established procedures.
• Responsible for assigned permanent change fund and verifies daily.
• Maintains vending machines, vehicles, stockroom, and handling equipment in accordance with established procedures and Navy Guidelines.
• Receives and verifies various vending merchandise deliveries and stocks and secures merchandise within the vending warehouse and/or vending truck.
• Is responsible for the inventory control of products. Completes weekly truck inventory.
• Maintains liaison with location management and customers to develop a positive customer relations atmosphere. Carries out policies with premier customer service.
• Operates motor vehicle or panel truck 3 4 ton throughout the geographical area and on public roads and military installations for long and short trips in the performance of duties. Loads and unloads merchandise by hand or dolly insures that merchandise is protected from damage or bad weather. Prepares and maintains Daily Trip Report of all trips made.
• Performs inspection of vehicle for proper maintenance such as checking gas and oil tune-ups etc. Cleans vehicle and secures in designated area at end of day. Obtains receipt for all repairs and maintains records of repairs made. Does preventive maintenance on vehicle to include checking oil and fluids.
• May be assigned to clean and maintain in a clean and orderly manner the area in which machines are located sweeps and mops floors, cleans machines and empties trash cans.
• Assist in the Micro Market during demanding business needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT Regularly lifts and transports moderately heavy objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Occasionally handles heavier items with assistance or materials handling equipment. Regular walking bending reaching required.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed both inside and outside. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicle. Drives in all types of bad weather and is subject to cuts and bruises.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Must possess a valid state driver s license or a valid commercial driver s license CDL .
• 2. Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• 3. Must be able to pass appropriate background checks needed for the specific area of responsibility e.g. Federal DOD Security Clearance etc. .
• 4. Pass the GSA defensive driving course

Total of two 2 years experience consisting of the following

This position is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees Local 53

GENERAL EXPERIENCE One 1 year of experience that provided the applicant with knowledge and skill to carry out basic retail services selling duties.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GENERAL EXPERIENCE One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE One 1 year of experience that provided the applicant with the knowledge and skill to perform various duties involving stocking merchandise transfers receiving merchandising of product and or food handling processes within a retail or services environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Regularly lifts and transports moderately heavy objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Occasionally handles heavier items with assistance or materials handling equipment. Regular walking bending reaching required.