CDL Driver Merchandiser

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive medical plan

Life insurance

401(k) match

CDL Tuition Program

Performance bonus

Employee discounts

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Augusta, GA is seeking a Delivery Merchandiser – On Premise Relief CDL to unload, deliver, rotate stock and merchand shelves to company standards.

As a touch freight role, you will work with the Sales Supervisor to build strong customer relationships, ensure accurate store transactions, and support visual merchandising while adhering to DOT rules and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years old.
• Class A CDL required and maintain fleet policy compliance.
• Safety PPE as required and DOT rules adherence.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Read, understand simple instructions and memos.
• Eyes for detail in merchandising and stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, rotate and merchandise products to store shelves and displays.
• Transports and unloads products to retail outlets.
• Relate with Sales Supervisor to execute promotions and stock plans.
• Provide superior customer service and build relationships with customers.
• Ensure accurate accounting for cases and customer transactions.
• Follow DOT rules and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Delivery operations

Customer service

Safety compliance

English literacy

Route planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL-A license

Pallet jack

DOT compliance

Job description

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition - ask your Recruiter for details
• Class A CDL Driver incentive program with the potential to earn up to $2000 annual bonus compensation based off of job performance, attendance and safety record.

Job Description

This Delivery Merchandiser – On Premise Relief CDL is a touch freight position and is responsible for delivering and rotating stock. Also responsible for merchandising shelves, racks, equipment, and displays to Company standards.

What your day will look like:

• Relieve in the absence of the Delivery Merchandiser-On Premise in performing all the daily duties
• Transports and unloads products to retail outlets
• Responsible for merchandising all product inside the outlet to Company standards
• Works in partnership with the Sales Supervisor to execute the picture of success. Establish positive relationships with all customers, as well as providing superior customer service
• Provides feedback and recommendations to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities as they arise
• Ability to work with all functional team members
• Sets up merchandise and sales promotion displays
• Communicates any store level issue to management
• Complies with DOT rules for driving purposes
• Maintains rapport with customers
• Collection of any breakage or out of date product, including empty shells and pallets
• Accurate accounting for all cases and customer transactions
• Ensure proper care of product, equipment, and route settlement daily
• Deliver, rotate, and merchandise product on shelf, displays and all cold equipment
• Maintains backstock in an organized manner
• Keeps coolers, racks, and shelves clean
• Assist with training, coaching, succession planning of any delivery merchandiser trainees
• Build strong relationships with customer base across assigned customers
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum of 21 years old
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• The ability to maintain DOT physical requirements
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to self-motivate and able to perform job duties with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)

Requirement Frequency

Sit O

Stand F

Walk F

Bend O

Kneel/Squat O

Climb Stairs O

Crawling X

Overhead Reach O

Typing O

Vehicle Operation R

PPE/Special Clothing C

Grasp O

Push/Pull O

Fine Manipulation O

Lift up to 50 lbs O

Carry up to 50 lbs O

Pushing up to 50 lbs O

Pulling up to 50 lbs O

Exposure to Water L

Exposure to Chemicals O

Exposure to Weather R

Exposure to Noise O

CCBCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.