Delivery Driver Trainee - New Bern, NC

VetJobs; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Delivery Driver Trainee for an on-site role in New Bern, NC. This full-time position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for career growth within the fast-paced beverage delivery industry. The successful candidate will learn essential delivery processes, customer service, and merchandising standards while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company matching

Group Health Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in the beverage delivery industry preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Must pass and maintain D.O.T. physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and handle delivery processes.
• Develop customer service skills and communicate with management.
• Perform merchandising and maintain company standards.

Skills

Customer management

Sales ability

Continuous improvement

Safety-focused

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

New Bern, NC, US, 28561

Requisition ID: 226299

Posting Locations: New Bern

Pay Rate: $135/day

Rate Frequency: Daily

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Paid Training

Paid Time Off plus paid holidays

401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Group Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

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Job Overview

The Delivery Merchandiser Trainee is a fast-paced position responsible for learning and becoming efficient in the daily duties of route delivery and merchandising in all disciplines, including stocking and facing products on shelves and displays, in coolers and cooling vaults. This individual should be capable of giving route relief when and where needed, as well as being prepared to take a permanent route assignment in any route delivery discipline.

Duties & Responsibilities

Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain required licensing within 10 weeks of training start date. Under supervision learn processes, and gain the skills necessary to service customers using all equipment utilized in the delivery process such as invoicing using a handheld device; begin and end of shift check-in, out accounting procedures for cash and paperwork accountability. Properly secure company assets and inventory, and while safely and properly handling products upon delivery at customer locations

Learn and develop merchandising habits and techniques to ensure customer and consumer satisfaction while ensuring Company merchandising standards are met and understand how to execute commercial plans in our customer’s outlets

Develop good rotation practices and the importance of point of sales such as racks and shippers; learn how to effectively build and maintain displays of our products, product facing, and brand order along with proper backroom management of our products

Develop customer service skills by working with our customers to understand their needs and communicating back to the appropriate manager any customer service issues

Responsible for appropriate behavior while executing job functions, promoting personal safety, and the safe use of needed equipment. Learn and adhere to company standards on safety, equipment safety, and proper usage and learns all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules regarding DOT and Hours of Service

Auto req ID

449166BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Driver

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Beverage, delivery industry knowledge

Customer management

Continuous improvement and initiative

Sales ability

Safety-focused

Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, stocking, merchandising products, or retail management experience is strongly preferred

Strong customer service skills

Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity and be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis

Must reflect dependability, initiative, professional demeanor, and the ability to exercise sound judgment

Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuous lifting environment

Ability to lift, up to, 75 pounds, repeatedly and multiple times a day

Availability and willingness to work some weekends holidays

Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver’s license for your state of residency and excellent driving history reflected in the seven-year Motor Vehicle Report will be reviewed

The ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL), not required for hire

Ability to pass and maintain D.O.T. physical requirements

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Work Environment

Work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled

City*

New Bern

State*

North Carolina

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Coca-Cola Consolidated

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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