Driver Merchandiser

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver Merchandiser to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality products to customers while ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations. Your ability to provide excellent customer service and effectively communicate will be key to building strong relationships with clients. This opportunity offers a supportive work environment with a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off and 401(k) options. If you are ready to drive your career forward, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL and a clean driving record.
• Minimum one year of local delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers on assigned routes and merchandise displays.
• Utilize technology for invoicing and account settlements.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Resolution

Communication

Driving

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet Jack

Electronic Devices

Job description

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company!

Job Summary

The Driver Merchandiser at Heartland Coca-Cola is responsible for driving and delivering pre-ordered product to assigned accounts on specified routes.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivers products to customers on assigned route. Merchandise, displays and rotates products according to company standards. Picks up company property from customer locations and collect returns.
• Utilize computer technology to create customer invoices, collect money due, and settle all customer accounts daily.
• Provides excellent customer service and meets customer’s expectations through communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow-up.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures including DOT regulations.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a clean driving record within MVR guidelines. CDL license needs to cover both automatic and manual vehicles. Illinois residents are required to have a CDL issued from the state of Illinois.
• Prior experience using pallet jack is preferred. Ability to obtain powered industrial truck certification upon hire is required.

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, instant messaging, 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: Constant travel between customer locations
• Ability to work in environments where temperatures vary with the seasons

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.

Requisition ID: 217103
Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Heartland Coca-Cola is committed to providing individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations in its job application and hiring process. If you have difficulty using our on-line application system because of a disability, you may contact us at the following email address and phone number: [e-mail] or [phone].

This email address is reserved for individuals who require an accommodation due to a disability only. The Heartland Coca-Cola representative who monitors this email account will not have access to existing profiles in the system and will be unable to provide any application status updates.