First Aid Field Specialist - Illinois

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At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running.

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Job Overview:

The Field Service Specialist (FSS) is responsible for developing and coaching Sales and Service Representatives (SSRs) to deliver consistent, high-quality service across Vestis First Aid routes. This role focuses on hands-on training, product knowledge, service standards, and compliance to ensure SSRs effectively manage customer accounts and maintain stocked, organized, and compliant first aid programs. The FSS provides critical operational support by covering route responsibilities as needed to ensure uninterrupted customer service during extended SSR absences.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Train and onboard new SSRs on route operations, service expectations, and company procedures

• Provide hands-on coaching in the field, including ride-a longs and real-time feedback

• Teach proper servicing of first aid cabinets, including restocking, organization, and inventory control

• Educate SSRs on OSHA and ANSI first aid supply guidelines and compliance standards

• Reinforce customer service best practices and relationship-building skills

• Support SSRs in identifying customer needs and service opportunities

• Develop and maintain training materials, guides, and standard operating procedures

• Partner with sales and operations leadership to ensure consistency across routes

• Monitor performance and provide ongoing development to improve service quality and efficiency

• Assist with rollout of new products, programs, and service initiatives

Route Coverage & Operational Support

• Provide temporary route coverage for SSRs during extended absences (e.g., leave, vacancies, or business needs)

• Service customer accounts to maintain continuity, including restocking, compliance checks, and customer communication

• Ensure service standards and customer expectations are consistently met during coverage periods

• Identify and communicate any account issues, risks, or opportunities while managing the route

• Support smooth transition of accounts back to assigned SSRs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Coaching and mentorship ability

• Strong field leadership and hands-on training skills

• Customer-focused mindset

• Organizational and process-driven approach

• Problem-solving and adaptability

• Ability to balance training responsibilities with operational support

Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience as an SSR or in route-based service within First Aid & Safety or a related industry

• Strong knowledge of first aid products, cabinet service, and compliance standards

• Prior training, coaching, or leadership experience preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel consistently (75%-100%) and as needed within assigned territory and support route coverage as needed

License Requirements/Certifications:

• Vaid Driver's License

Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to adverse and varying weather conditions which may include extreme hot/cold temperatures depending on geographical location.

• Fast-paced environment requiring irregular and long hours.

• Must be able to routinely lift and maneuver a minimum of 25 lbs. and load/unload product from truck without assistance.

• Must be able to occasionally lift and maneuver 50+ lbs. Requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

Benefits : Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, and paid parental leave. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401k plan. Employees are eligible for 40 hours of vacation after 6 months, 5 paid sick days every year. Employees will also receive 6 of paid holidays* and 3 floating holidays * throughout the calendar year.

*after 90 days of service

Compensation: The hourly rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $27 to $32, depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company's comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.

Vestis® is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

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Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

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Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process

Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at accessibility@vestis.com.

Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.

Job Details

Job Family In Unit-Service-First Aid

Job Function NoBand

Pay Type Hourly

Travel Required Yes

Travel Percentage 75

Hiring Max Rate 32 USD