Bulk Express Driver (Rt 102, Tue-Sat) - Springfield

Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company is seeking a Delivery Driver with a Valid Class A CDL to handle daily product delivery and invoicing in accordance with Company Policy.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, inventory reconciliation on delivery counts, unloading with pallet jack, coordinating with accounts at check-in, and completing end-of-day processes while adhering to safety guidelines and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and respond to customer and employee inquiries; strong communication.
• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.]
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions, written or verbal.

Responsibilities

• Check out product on delivery truck as beginning inventory and report counts.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and verify vehicle readiness and safety.
• Service customers scheduled for the day.
• Unload product from truck with an electric pallet jack.
• Review invoicing with receivers at check-in to ensure accuracy and discuss placement/merchandising.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for delivery and invoicing of product in accordance with Company Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

• Perform the check out for the product on delivery truck as beginning inventory, ensure count matches inventory truck levels, make necessary inventory adjustments, report inventory count to opening manager, load all assigned delivery equipment, close all trailer doors.
• Complete pre-trip to include inspection of vehicle, check fuel, oil and water levels of vehicle, check brakes, tires and lights, adjust all mirrors for safe operation of equipment, check and secure the hand cart, Geotab and DOT ELD compliance.
• Service all customers scheduled for the day.
• Responsible to unload product from truck with an electric pallet jack.
• When arriving at an account, greet decision maker, when possible, review all invoicing with receiver at check-in to ensure accuracy, and discuss instructions for placement/merchandising of products.
• Must issue credits for ad, damaged and returned products and load empty shells and pallets for return to warehouse.
• When leaving a customer location all attempts should be made to correct any minor service issues.
• Must have the ability to identify and understand customer requirements.
• Must unload all returns including product, pallets, shells, trash, and return delivery equipment.
• Must complete End of Day process.
• Other duties may be assigned or requested.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES

Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skill. Follow good manufacturing and housekeeping practices. Follow/comply with all safety guidelines, wear designated PPE and comply with all OSHA safety standards.

Be properly attired when arriving at work to include – proper uniform (clean and pressed), hat (Coke identified only), black hard toe polished shoes (no tennis shoes), facial hair that is professional looking, meaning the facial hair is groomed, trimmed, short, and maintained in such a way as to not be ragged, sloppy, scraggly, or patchy, hair well groomed, and good personal hygiene.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Valid Class A CDL.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

• Language Skills: Ability to read. Ability to respond to Customer and employee inquires. Good communication skills required.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied both written and verbal.

Computer Skills

General computer skills required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Class A CDL license, current vehicle liability insurance, and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.

Other Skills and Abilities

None.

Other Qualifications

Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack to lift/move product.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Required daily.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch/kneel bend and reach.

The employee will be on feet for multiple hours, moving, bending, lifting, stacking, un-stacking, squatting, and stretching in displaying product. Helpers cannot be used.

The employee must lift, carry, push/pull and/or move from 10 to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

The employee must lift, carry, push/pull and/or move from 10 to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative

of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to weather conditions. Employee will be required to wear safety shoes/boots while on duty.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.