CDL Driver Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Medical coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Annual vacation with pay

Job summary

A leading beverage distributor is seeking a Route Trainee CDL for a delivery position in Mobile, Alabama. The role involves transporting products, merchandising to company standards, and maintaining customer relationships. Applicants must hold a Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old. Regular attendance is crucial. This position offers a fast-paced work environment with benefits including paid weekly, vacation, and medical coverage. Prior experience in a similar role is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Regular attendance is essential for the position.

Responsibilities

• Unload and transport products to retail outlets.
• Merchandise products according to company standards.
• Communicate store-level issues to management.
• Safeguard company assets during the delivery.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld device

Pallet jack

Job description

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Sick time
• Short term disability
• 401(k)
• Retirement plan

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.

Benefits Package

• 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 coverages)
• Short term disability
• Sick days – employees with 90 days of seniority as of each July 10 are eligible for 5 days of leave per contract year
• Retirement plan through Southern States Savings & Retirement Plan Trust Fund
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much 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
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• 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

• (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)

• 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.