Driver Merchandiser

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Coke Canada Bottling Driver Merchandisers (or Bulk Drivers) are responsible for delivery of pre-ordered products to assigned accounts, stocking, merchandising and rotating product.

They are a critical part of the team that ensures Coke Canada Bottling products are readily available in stores, and play a crucial role in keeping beverage sections, end caps, racks, and displays brimming with refreshing options.

Qualifications

• Commercial license with Air (Class 1 or AZ) and clean record.
• 1+ year of commercial driving experience.
• 1–3 years of general work experience.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (22 kg) repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-ordered products to customers on assigned route using a Coke Canada Bottling fleet truck.
• Check accuracy and stability of truck load.
• Carry out an inspection of truck before departure and hitch the trailer.
• Offload products and bring into the customer’s location.
• Merchandise product into customer location as needed.
• Follow all Coke Canada Bottling and Store policies regarding backroom, display floor, replenishment, equipment, and safety.
• Maintain and replenish products in store racks, shelves, displays, and coolers by transporting product between backroom/storage and front-of-store with manual equipment.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with co-workers and customers.

Skills

Driver experience

Delivery experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand-truck

Job description

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Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s Local Bottler. We’re Made Local.

Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our Vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and you can help get us there.

• Work Location : Stellarton and Truro
• Shift/Hours : No guaranteed hours, 40h and more in busy period
• Salary/Hourly Rate : $29/h

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager, Coke Canada Bottling Driver Merchandisers (or Bulk Drivers) are responsible for delivery of pre-ordered product to assigned accounts, stocking, merchandising and rotating product. They are a critical part of the team that ensures Coke Canada Bottling products are readily available in stores, and play a crucial role in keeping beverage sections, end caps, racks, and displays brimming with refreshing options.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-ordered products to customers on assigned route using a Coke Canada Bottling fleet truck.
• Check accuracy and stability of truck load.
• Carry out an inspection of truck before departure and hitch the trailer.
• Offload products and bring into the customer’s location.
• Merchandise product into customer location as needed.
• Follow all Coke Canada Bottling and Store policies regarding backroom, display floor, replenishment,equipment, and safety.
• Maintain and replenish products in store racks, shelves, displays, and coolers by transporting product between backroom/storage room to front-of-store with manual equipment (pallet jack, hand-truck).
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with co-workers and customers.

Qualifications

• Commercial License with Air (Class 1 or AZ) with no major violations over the last three (3) years.
• One (1) plus year of commercial driving experience.
• One to three years of general work experience.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry and position product (weight up to 50lbs or 22kgs) above shoulder height without assistance.
• Ability to push and pull manual and powered equipment (i.e. pallet jack, hand-truck etc.) containing productloads for a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.

Why work with us?

• Join a local, family-owned business that’s part of a globally recognized brand, where you can develop your capabilities, competencies, and career.
• Coke Canada has a culture of learning, and we offer several channels to support your development, including on-the-job training and a library of free courses for just-in-time learning.
• We have generous referral rewards and recognition programs you can participate in.
• We have close, local connections with the communities in which we operate across Canada. We’re determined to make a positive difference in our communities; this includes opportunities for employee volunteerism.
• We’re building our business responsibly and our mission is to work Toward a Better Future Together. We have a plan that outlines how we are reducing, reusing, recycling, decreasing our carbon footprint, and using water responsibly. For more information visit cokecanada.com/sustainability/

Coke Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Together we are creating a workplace culture that values diversity, enables inclusivity and ensures everyone feels like they belong. We are aiming to ensure our diverse workforce is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. Your unique experience and perspective could be what we’re looking for. Unless otherwise specified, this job post is for an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process is human-driven and does not involve AI tools for screening, assessment, or selection. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please call 1-844-383-2653 or email [e-mail]

Important

All offers of employment at Coke Canada Bottling are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some, or all, of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and driver's abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns once you are contacted for further consideration.