CDL Driver Merchandiser

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation within first 1

Comprehensive Medical Plan

401(k) match

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Coca-Cola UNITED in Lafayette, LA seeks a Delivery Merchandiser – Small Store Trainee with CDL to deliver, rotate, and merchandise products for retail outlets. You will work closely with the Sales Supervisor to ensure shelves meet company standards and service levels.

The role requires a Class A CDL, DOT compliance, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Training and advancement opportunities are available in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Class A CDL and maintain DOT compliance.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transports and unloads products to retail outlets.
• Merchandises all product inside the outlet to Company standards.
• Works with the Sales Supervisor to execute the picture of success and build positive customer relationships.
• Provides feedback to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities.
• Maintains backstock and keeps shelves, coolers and displays organized.

Skills

English literacy

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work Schedule: Mo - Sat Flex days 4 am until Rt is completed .

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

• 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.

Job Description

The Delivery Merchandiser – Small Store Trainee 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:

• 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
• The ability to maintain DOT physical requirements
• 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively in fast-paced environment
• 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 F

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.