CDL Driver Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.

Robertsdale (AL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short term disability

Sick leave

Retirement plan

401k

Employee discounts

Weekly pay

Home nightly

Fast-paced work

Job summary

Coca-Cola UNITED is seeking a Route Trainee CDL to perform touch freight duties, including delivery, stocking, and merchandising in accounts. You will unload at retail outlets, set up displays, and maintain company standards while communicating store issues to management.

The role emphasizes DOT compliance, safety, and building strong customer relationships. A Class A CDL and HS diploma or equivalent are required, with on the job training and growth opportunities within the division.

Qualifications

Must be 21 years or older
CDL must be maintained per UNITED policy
PPE as required by position and safety policies
Regular and prompt attendance is essential
Ability to read, write and speak English
Professional appearance within company guidelines
Maintain safety and security of company assets
Ability to use company-provided resources and technology
GED or HS diploma or equivalent experience
Basic math and writing skills required

Responsibilities

Unload and transport products from the route truck to retail outlets
Merchandise products inside outlets per company standards
Set up merchandise and sales displays
Communicate store level issues to management
Comply with DOT driving rules
Safeguard company assets
Maintain relationships with customers
Collect empty containers or unsold merchandise
Operate handheld device for tasks

Skills

Class A CDL

English literacy

Regular attendance

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Handheld device

Job description

About Us Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability

Division: Sun Coast Mobile 4

Work Schedule: M-F; occasional weekends

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

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 Benefits Package To Include

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, 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 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 and responsibilities include, but 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

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.