CDL Driver Merchandiser - Local Route, Customer-Focused

Heartland Coca-Cola; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Driver Merchandiser to drive and deliver pre-ordered products to assigned accounts on defined routes. The role requires a CDL and a reliable driving record, plus strong customer service skills.

You will merchandise, rotate products, update invoices, handle payments, and ensure compliance with DOT and company policies while maintaining excellent service across Missouri, Illinois and Kansas markets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• CDL Class A required; clean MVR; license may need to cover both automatic and manual vehicles; IL residents require IL CDL.
• Experience with pallet jacks and ability to obtain powered industrial truck certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers products to customers on assigned route, merchandises, displays and rotates products per company standards; collects returns.
• Creates customer invoices using computer tech, collects payments, and settles accounts daily.
• Provides excellent customer service and follows up to meet customer expectations.
• Ensures compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

CDL Class A

Customer service

Safety compliance

Route delivery

DOT regulations

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Driver Merchandiser to drive and deliver pre-ordered products to assigned accounts on defined routes. The role requires a CDL and a reliable driving record, plus strong customer service skills.

You will merchandise, rotate products, update invoices, handle payments, and ensure compliance with DOT and company policies while maintaining excellent service across Missouri, Illinois and Kansas markets.