CDL Driver Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Dental Coverage through Delta Dental

401k Savings Plan

Paid weekly

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. is seeking a Route Trainee CDL in Mississippi. This touch freight position involves unloading products, merchandising, and ensuring product delivery standards. Applicants must hold a Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old. The role provides opportunities for internal career advancement and includes a variety of employee benefits such as comprehensive medical and dental coverage, paid vacation, retirement plans, and employee discounts. A commitment to safety is essential, including the use of personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License is required.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets.

Responsibilities

• Unload and transport products from the truck to retail outlets.
• Merchandise products to company standards.
• Set up sales promotion displays.
• Communicate store-level issues to management.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Merchandising

Pallet Jack Operation

English Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld Device

Job description

Division: Sun Coast Mobile 4

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Benefits

• 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
• Annual vacation with pay upon completion of each successive year of service – max 5 weeks
• Medical Coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
• Dental Coverage through Delta Dental
• Company paid life insurance (20,000 employee, 5,000 spouse, 1,000 child)
• Short Term Disability
• Sick Days – Employees with 90 days of seniority as of July 10 eligible for 5 days of leave per contract year
• Retirement Plan through Southern States Savings & Retirement Plan Trust Fund
• 401k Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and more)
• Paid weekly
• Home every night
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle

Job Description

The Route Trainee CDL is a touch freight position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, delivery, stocking, merchandising shelves, rack and displays in accounts.

What your day will look like

• Unloads and transports products from the route truck to retail outlets
• Responsible for merchandising all product inside the outlet to company standards
• Sets up merchandise and sales promotion display
• Communicates any store‑level issue to management
• Complies with DOT rules for driving purposes
• Responsible for safeguarding company assets
• Maintains rapport with customers
• Collects or picks up empty containers or rejected/unsold merchandise
• Ability to work with a handheld device

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
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 to 12 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
• Age, arithmetic and common sense in performing routine tasks
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to operate a manual or motorized pallet jack
• Build strong relationships with customer base across assigned customers

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. The employee must wear safety‑toed shoes when performing tasks that involve operating powered industrial equipment, fleet maintenance, working with palletized product, using hand trucks/dollies to deliver product, cooler services, and other related activities.

Staff must also be capable of standing, walking, bending, and pushing or pulling items up to 50 lbs, and may be required to perform tasks that involve kneeling, squatting, and using hand trucks.

Exposure to water, chemicals, weather, and occasional noise may occur.

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