Delivery Merchandiser Specialist (CDL A/Permit Preferred)

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Clayton, NC is seeking a Route Specialist to cover vacation routes across multiple locations. This senior role requires strong customer service, safety focus, and the ability to work weekends and lift up to 50 lbs.

You will manage inventory on shelves, fill and merchandise products, and collaborate with sales and delivery teams to meet commitments. CDL or permit is preferred, and a valid license is required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license for your state with excellent driving history.
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• CDL or permit (Class A) or the ability to obtain such.
• Ability to pass and maintain D.O.T. physical requirements.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Retail management or merchandising experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Cover vacation routes to maintain established route standards and sales.
• Order, fill, merchandise, and rotate products on shelves and coolers.
• Specified activities per route discipline (bulk, conventional, full service, and cold bottle).
• Assist the Supervisor in training new route sales teammates and focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service.
• Handle urgent customer needs to meet commitments with sales, delivery, and customer management teams.
• Assist supervisor with projects and tasks across the territory.

Skills

Valid license

CDL/permit

DOT physical

Pallet jack/material handling

Weekend availability

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand-truck

Job description

Locations: Clayton; Apex; Goldsboro; Raleigh; Wilson

Schedule: 4:30am start – completion. Works weekends.

Pay Range: $254 - $256/day, depending on experience

Job Overview

We're more than beverages—we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cover vacation routes competently to maintain established route standards and sales to prevent missing important opportunities, ensure a high level of customer service is maintained
• Order, fill, merchandise, and rotate products on shelves, displays, cold vaults, and cooler equipment, according to company standards
• Specified activities per route discipline (bulk, conventional, full service, and cold bottle)
• Assist the Supervisor in training new route sales teammates and assist supervisors as time permits, focusing on safety, efficiency, and customer service.
• Handle urgent customer needs to meet commitments made to customers in a timely, consistent, and professional manner, through partnering with the sales, delivery, and customer management teams
• Assist supervisor with projects, tasks across the territory, and other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis
• Past job performance 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 50 lbs. of product repetitively
• Availability to work some weekends and some holidays
• Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, stocking, merchandising products, or retail management experience is strongly preferred
• Excellent safety record
• Must have the ability to push and pull manual and powered material handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck, etc.) containing product loads for a minimum of 100 yards without assistance
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English to perform basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Route Specialist typically is a senior role capable of covering any route discipline.
• We currently have multiple payment types across the company

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license for your state of residency with an excellent driving history reflected on a 7-year Motor Vehicle Report
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or permit (Class A) or the ability to obtain such
• Ability to pass and maintain D.O.T. physical requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Retail management or merchandising experience

Work Environment

Work environment will vary, including exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be nontemperature controlled

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.