CDL-A Driver Merchandiser - Evergreen

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,292; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast is hiring a Driver Merchandiser in Buffalo, NY. The role involves delivering Coca-Cola products efficiently while providing exceptional customer service. You will stock products, ensure compliance with company standards, and serve as a brand ambassador.

Applicants should have a valid Class A CDL, a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience in commercial driving. The position offers rotating schedules and competitive hourly pay between $26 and $30.70.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A and Medical Card required.
• 1-3 years of general work experience preferred.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers on assigned routes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide superior customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Merchandising

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Compensation and Schedule

Compensation: $26-$30.70 per hour

Schedule: Rotating schedule, 5:20am-2:30pm. Must be available Saturdays if needed, start time could change based on business needs. Sundays off.

Basic Requirements

Valid CDL-A, Medical Card, 21+

Why Coke Northeast?

• 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. The driver also stocks product on shelves and in coolers while ensuring appropriate rotation standards are maintained. As all our drivers, the Driver Merchandiser serves as an ambassador of our company and the world’s most recognized brands.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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
• Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, stocking, merchandising, retail management and/or customer service 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 (e.g., pallet jack, hand‑truck) 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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