Driver in Training

Heartland Coca-Cola; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Driver in Training to join its CDL Training Program. This paid role leads to a CDL Driver position upon successful completion. You will gain practical, hands-on instruction and company-specific training in customer service, safety, and outlet operations.

The program begins with training, followed by placement into a CDL role. Applicants must meet admission guidelines and be legally eligible to work in the United States, with a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience is required.
• Prior retail customer service experience is preferred.
• Prior merchandising or warehouse order builder experience is preferred.
• Must meet admission guidelines for the Heartland Program.

Responsibilities

• Attend driver training program at Heartland Coca-Cola.
• Complete program satisfactorily and obtain CDL.
• Complete company-specific training (outlet, handheld, customer service, safety).
• Maintain employment with Heartland Coca-Cola for two years.
• Assist in merchandising or distribution/warehouse when not training.

Skills

Customer service

Driver license

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

PIT certification (training)

Job description

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company!

Days/Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm during training (Monday through Friday 10 hour shifts 4 days a week )

Job Summary

The Driver in Training is a paid training position to obtain a Commercial Driver License through the Heartland CDL Training Program. Upon completion of the program, placement into a CDL Driver position will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend driver training program at Heartland Coca-Cola.
• Complete program satisfactorily within program guidelines and obtain CDL.
• Complete company specific content training such as outlet specific training, driver handheld usage, customer service, and safety.
• Maintain employment with Heartland Coca-Cola for a period of two years.
• Other duties as assigned such as merchandising or assisting in distribution or warehouse (when not actively participating in the driver training program).

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Prior retail customer service experience preferred.
• Prior merchandising or warehouse order builder experience preferred.
• Meet admission guidelines for the Heartland Program.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, with a driving record within MVR guidelines.
• Must have completed applicable knowledge testing and hold a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) prior to entering the Heartland Driver Training Program.
• Satisfactorily complete all background checks upon conditional offer, including criminal record check, DOT drug and alcohol testing, DOT physical exam, and motor vehicle record check.
• Prior experience using pallet jack preferred. Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification upon hire is required.
• In accordance with the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: must be able to 1) read, speak, and write the English language sufficiently to converse with the public; 2) understand highway traffic signs and signals; and 3) make entries on reports and records.

Physical Requirements

• Speaking: Constantly with customers (investigates, negotiates, recommends, reports, etc.)
• Acute Vision: Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents)
• Typing: Frequently using electronic devices for day-to-day business (order confirmation, texting)
• Mobility: Frequent travel throughout customer locations (walking in backrooms, aisles, greeting customers)
• Bending/Squatting: Frequently (lifting and placing product from the truck to the ground or from pallets to shelf)
• Lifting: Frequent- Lift 50 lbs. or less (full cases of product)
• Pushing/pulling: Frequent use of manual carts
• Climbing: Frequent entering and exiting the cab of a truck
• Driving: Frequent travel as assigned

Pay

$17.00 an hour

About Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Our brand offerings provide multiple beverage options in non-alcoholic categories including sparkling soft drinks, water, ingredient enhanced, isotonics, tea, energy, juice, coffee and nutrition. We value our people, customers and community which drives our passion to work and win together as a team.

Benefits And Other Information

We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. Part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Pre-employment background check is required.

Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly.