VMI Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

Make deliveries and picks up a wide variety of items and repair work to customer sites promptly and efficiently each day/week. Represent company in a professional manner aiming at increasing customer satisfaction. Hydraulic hose and fitting experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives company vehicle to deliver and pick up items from customer’s place of business.

Obtains customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery.

• Reviews sales and current market information to determine potential sales to current

customers and leads in the territory.

• Load and unload items from vehicle.
• Keep customer shelves stocked with product on site.
• Count inventory at each site and report discrepancies.
• Load and unload boxes into/out of customer bins.
• Maintain site in a neat, clean, and orderly manner at all times.
• Complete route logs and reports daily by following routes and time schedule.
• Performs routine maintenance checks on truck and keeps inside and outside clean at all

times.

• Develops relationship with and provides excellent customer service to customers
• May inform customers about new products or services.
• Assemble/crimp hoses, utilizes calibrated measurement tools to inspect the hose assemblies.
• Assist in warehouse and other areas as directed by manager.
• Adherent to standard operating procedures including quality, safety and environmental.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS – SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Be able to demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas:

• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Good driving record with no traffic violations in last 36 months
• Knowledge of lifting devices.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures.
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to speak effectively before customers.
• Ability to work 8-10 hour shifts Monday through Friday
• Work within established safety and quality standards.

Education and or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills taught after hire as needed:

ISO Training, Safety Training, Product Training, Maintenance, P21, GoGPS and Forklift operation

Certificates & Licenses:

Valid driver’s license and clean MVR

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.