Driver Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC is seeking a Driver Merchandiser in Tampa to deliver and stock beverages to customer locations on set routes. This fast-paced role requires physical work with lifting and stocking, route planning, and accurate invoicing.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Class A CDL, 1+ year of general work experience, and familiarity with DOT regulations. Local delivery experience is preferred and the position is on-site with a 12:30am start time, four-day workweek.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid Commercial Class A driver's license.
• Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last 3 years.
• At least 1 year of general work experience.
• Ability to operate a hand-truck and powered industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and/or have a valid DOT Medical Card.
• Operate manual transmission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and/or unload products to customer locations on designated routes.
• Stock shelves, displays and coolers with Coca‑Cola brands.
• Rotate and merchandise products according to standards.
• Invoice and collect monies due.
• Utilize smartphone technology for orders and invoicing.
• Comply with routing software guidance and fleet tech.
• Maintain company assets and secure loads.
• Settle all accounts daily.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Local delivery

HazMat endorsement

DOT regulations

Hand-truck operation

Powered equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Coke Florida is looking for a Driver Merchandiser based out of our Tampa location. We’re currently looking for 12:30am Start time, working 4 days a week. Sunday's plus 2 other days off back-to-back.

What You Will Do:

As a Coke Florida Driver Merchandiser, you will be responsible for delivering and/or unloading our products to customer locations on designated routes. This is a fast-paced position that stocks the greatest beverage brands on shelves, displays and in coolers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving and delivery of pre-ordered product to assigned accounts and for rotating and stocking product.
• Check accuracy and stability of the load.
• Deliver products to customers.
• Merchandise, display and rotate products according to company standards.
• Invoice and collect monies due.
• Pick up company property.
• Secure company assets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Settle all accounts daily.
• Utilize smartphone technology in handling customer orders/invoicing
• Utilize technology for Electronic Logging Systems and fleet management.
• Comply with routing software guidance.

For this role, you will need:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid Commercial Class A driver's license.
• Must have a driving record with no major* moving violations in the last three (3) years.
• At least 1 year of general work experience required.
• Ability to operate a hand-truck and powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a powered industrial truck certification
• Familiarity with DOT regulations.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and/or have a valid DOT Medical Card.
• Operate manual transmission

*Major moving violations include, but are not limited to, leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence, a n d reckless driving. Minor moving violations include, but are not limited to, speeding, driving too close, failure to stop, and improper lane changes. Driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coca-Cola Beverages' guidelines to determine eligibility for this position.

Additional qualifications that will make you successful in the role:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Customer service and cash handling experience preferred
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus.
• HazMat endorsement may be required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

This role is highly physical, which will require:

• Ability to repetitively lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching about the head, reaching at the waist, reaching below the knees and bending at the knees
• Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment (for example, pallet jack or hand truck) containing product loads up to a minimum of 100 yards without assistance
• Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities
• Ability to read information in small, medium and large print
• Ability to stand a minimum of 8 hours during the workday up to 10 hours
• Ability to walk a minimum of 4 hours during the workday
• Frequently work in a hot/humid indoor environment
• Ability to use an audio headset to listen to directions in English