Driver Lead P.M. (2pm-Midnight)- NWA

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company in Lowell, AR is seeking an experienced supervisor to plan and execute afternoon deliveries and lead the p.m. drivers. The role involves coordinating with Operations and Route Managers to ensure timely, accurate deliveries and high safety standards.

You will mentor staff, fill in as needed, assist with morning routes, and ensure DOT and OSHA compliance. A valid Class A CDL and clean driving record are required, with strong communication and problem

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of route sales experience is a plus.
• Class A CDL license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute p.m. deliveries with Operations and Distribution Specialist/Route Managers.
• Oversee the p.m. delivery team.
• Fill in when needed to complete deliveries.
• Assist with completion of a.m. routes as needed.
• Assist with transportation of route vehicles to and from garage for repairs as needed.
• Assist with check in of drivers from a.m. deliveries as well and p.m. deliveries.
• Identify and understand customer requirements.
• Follow safety guidelines and OSHA standards; ensure DOT compliance for tractor trailer operations across state lines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Logistics coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for planning and executing p.m. deliveries and overseeing the staff of p.m. drivers. Provide mentoring as necessary and to collaborate and interact with others in a positive and effective manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute p.m. deliveries working in conjunction with Operations and Distribution Specialist/Route Managers.
• Oversee p.m. delivery team.
• Fill in when needed to complete deliveries.
• Assist with completion of a.m. routes as needed.
• Assist with transportation of route vehicles to and from garage for repairs as needed.
• Assist with check in of drivers from a.m. deliveries as well and p.m. deliveries.
• Must have the ability to identify and understand customer requirements.
• Follow good manufacturing and housekeeping practices. Follow/comply with all safety guidelines, and OSHA safety standards.
• Be familiar with all DOT requirements for operating a tractor trailer crossing state line.
• Other duties may be assigned or requested.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

COMPETENCIES

Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skill.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. One to two years of route sales work experience a plus.
• Language Skills: Ability to read. Ability to respond to Customer and employee inquiries. Good communication skills required.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied in both written and verbal format.
• Computer Skills: General computer skills required.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Class “A” CDL license, current vehicle liability insurance, and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.
• Other Skills and Abilities: None.
• Other Qualifications: Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack to lift/move product.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Required daily.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch/kneel bend and reach. The employee will be on feet for multiple hours, moving, bending, lifting, stacking, un-stacking, squatting, and stretching in displaying product. The employee must lift, carry, push/pull and/or move up to 10 to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee will be required to wear safety shoes/boots while on duty.