CDL Driver Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday & sick time

401(k) match

Medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. in New Orleans is seeking a Delivery Merchandiser – Small Store Trainee CDL to deliver and rotate stock, merchandise shelves, and maintain displays to company standards. You will work Monday–Friday 5am–2pm with possible weekend shifts.

Requires a Class A CDL, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, DOT compliance, and strong customer service. Compensation starts from $47,700 annually.

Qualifications

• Must have Class A CDL and maintain DOT compliance.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Experience in delivery merchandising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport and unload products to retail outlets.
• Merchandise all products inside outlets to company standards.
• Build positive relationships with customers and provide excellent service.
• Collaborate with Sales Supervisor to execute plans and promote displays.
• Maintain backstock and keep coolers and shelves clean.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT compliance

English literacy

Physical endurance

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Paid holiday & sick time

Division: Gulf States

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 5am-2pm and possible weekends

From $47,700 annually

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About Us

• Paid holiday & sick time
• 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
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 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

(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.