Driver Merchandiser Assistant

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company seeks a Driver Merchandiser Assistant in Springfield, IL. This position provides paid training to obtain a Commercial Driver License through the Heartland CDL Training Program.

Responsibilities include attending the driver training program and assisting in distribution tasks. Benefits include competitive pay at $21.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 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 clean driving record.
• Satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Attend driver training program.
• Complete program and obtain CDL.
• Assist in distribution or warehouse duties when not training.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Retail experience

Merchandising

Pallet jack operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered pallet jack

Job description

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company!

Days/Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 8-5 (during traing, class held in St. Charles, MO)

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities

• Attend driver training program held 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 assisting in distribution or warehouse (when not actively participating in the driver training program).

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of one year of work experience is 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 powered 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: Constant travel between customer locations

Pay: $21.00 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.

Requisition ID: 255691

Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC