Delivery Driver Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Ridgeland (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Ridgeland, SC is seeking a Delivery Merchandiser Trainee to learn route delivery and merchandising, stocking shelves, and facing products in coolers. You may provide route relief and transition to a permanent route assignment.

This fast-paced role requires a valid driver's license, ability to obtain a CDL within 10 weeks of training, DOT medical standards, and willingness to work some weekends and holidays; training starts soon.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license for your state of residency and excellent driving history will be reviewed.
• The ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) after training is not required for hire.
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain required licensing within 10 weeks of training start date.
• Learn and develop merchandising habits to meet merchandising standards and execute commercial plans in customer outlets.
• Develop display and product facing practices and proper backroom management of products.
• Develop customer service skills by understanding customer needs and communicating issues to management.
• Learn and adhere to safety standards and FMCSA rules regarding DOT and Hours of Service.

Skills

Beverage delivery knowledge

Customer management

Safety-focused

Strong customer service

Self-motivated

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Job description

Requisition ID

261220

Locations

This position will report to the Ridgeland, SC facility everyday!

Schedule

4-5AM Until Completion

Hiring Event

Tuesday, July 28th (9am to 2pm) – Hiring for Immediate Route Delivery & Trainee Route Delivery Drivers

Pay Range

$48,000 - $50,000, depending on experience

Work Location

SC Works Beaufort – 164 Castle Rock Rd. Beaufort, SC 29901

Job Overview

The Delivery Merchandiser Trainee is a fast-paced position responsible for learning and becoming efficient in the daily duties of route delivery and merchandising in all disciplines, including stocking and facing products on shelves and displays, in coolers and cooling vaults. This individual should be capable of giving route relief when and where needed, as well as being prepared to take a permanent route assignment in any route delivery discipline.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain required licensing within 10 weeks of training start date. Under supervision learn processes, and gain the skills necessary to service customers using all equipment utilized in the delivery process such as invoicing using a handheld device; begin and end of shift check-in, out accounting procedures for cash and paperwork accountability. Properly secure company assets and inventory, and while safely and properly handling products upon delivery at customer locations
• Learn and develop merchandising habits and techniques to ensure customer and consumer satisfaction while ensuring Company merchandising standards are met and understand how to execute commercial plans in our customer’s outlets
• Develop good rotation practices and the importance of point of sales such as racks and shippers; learn how to effectively build and maintain displays of our products, product facing, and brand order along with proper backroom management of our products
• Develop customer service skills by working with our customers to understand their needs and communicating back to the appropriate manager any customer service issues
• Responsible for appropriate behavior while executing job functions, promoting personal safety, and the safe use of needed equipment. Learn and adhere to company standards on safety, equipment safety, and proper usage and learns all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules regarding DOT and Hours of Service

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Beverage, delivery industry knowledge
• Customer management
• Continuous improvement and initiative
• Sales ability
• Safety-focused
• Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, stocking, merchandising products, or retail management experience is strongly preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity and be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis
• Must reflect dependability, initiative, professional demeanor, and the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuous lifting environment
• Ability to lift, up to 75 pounds, repeatedly and multiple times a day
• Availability and willingness to work some weekends holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license for your state of residency and excellent driving history reflected in the seven-year Motor Vehicle Report will be reviewed
• The ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL), not required for hire
• Ability to pass and maintain D.O.T. physical requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Work Environment

Work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled

Benefits

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship
• Refresh and Grow your Career with Us!

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.