CDL-A Driver Merchandiser

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,292; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is actively seeking a Driver Merchandiser in Buffalo, NY. The Driver Merchandiser will deliver Coca-Cola products to local stores, ensuring exceptional customer service and compliance with company standards.

Applicants should possess a valid CDL-A and have at least one year of commercial driving experience. The position offers compensation between $26 and $30.70 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of general work experience required.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers on assigned routes.
• Merchandise, display and rotate products according to company standards.
• Provide superior customer service and foster relationships with store management.

Skills

Valid CDL-A

Medical Card

Customer service skills

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand-truck

Job description

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Compensation: $26-$30.70 per hour
Schedule: Rotating schedule, 5:20am-2:30pm. Must be available Saturday's if needed, start time could change based on business needs. Sunday's off!
Basic Requirements: Valid CDL-A, Medical Card, 21+

Build a career where your work matters to the business, the customer, and the communities we serve.

Be part of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a locally rooted, people-first organization where meaningful work, long-term growth, and community impact come together.

• You’ll join a company that serves local communities across the Northeast and invests in the people behind the work.
• You’ll be part of a culture that values development, collaboration, and fresh perspectives at every level.
• You’ll build a career with the scale, stability, and opportunity of a trusted, iconic brand.

Job Description

Behind the wheel of every shiny red Coca-Cola truck is a professional driver with a mission to deliver the greatest beverage brands with exceptional customer service. At Coke Northeast, our drivers play a vital part in making sure all of our iconic Coca-Cola products get to our local stores, restaurants, cafeterias or vending machines on time and in full.
The Driver Merchandiser is responsible for efficiently delivering product to customers in a courteous, professional, compliant, safe and timely manner. In this role, the Driver Merchandiser is also responsible for stocking product on shelves and in coolers while ensuring that appropriate rotation standards are maintained. Finally, as with all our drivers, the Driver Merchandiser serves as an ambassador of our company and the world’s most recognized brands.

• Deliver products to customers on assigned routes
• Merchandise, display and rotate products according to company standards
• Pick up company property and returns
• Move, lift and load product and company property
• Invoice and collect amounts due; settle accounts daily
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures
• Provide superior customer service and foster relationships with store management and personnel

Job Requirements

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License & MVR that meets company policy required
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
• 1-3 years of general work experience required
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience preferred
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach
• Must have the ability to push and pull manual and powered material handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck etc.) containing product loads for a minimum of 100 yards without assistance
• Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity and be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis

Benefits & Perks
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities, and more.

*Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance.

Background Verification
Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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