Overnight Bulk Route Driver

Atlantic-Bottling-Company; Walcott (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Bulk Route Driver to deliver products along designated routes, stock shelves, and set displays at customer sites. You will follow SOPs and DOT regulations while maintaining professionalism with customers.

This active role requires lifting up to 55 lbs, valid CDL A with air brakes (assistance offered), and strong attendance. You will travel to multiple customer locations and adapt to varying weather and schedules.

Qualifications

• CDL A with air brakes required; employer help to obtain.
• Excellent customer service and professional interaction with customers.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and SOPs.
• Must be a reliable team player with flexibility for varying routes.
• Some light computer experience is helpful, strong attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling products to customers on assigned routes.
• Unload, stock shelves, rotate stock, and build displays at customer sites.
• Follow all DOT laws, SOPs, and safety regulations at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and professional appearance with customers.
• Communicate effectively with customers and company representatives.

Skills

CDL A

Customer service

Reading work orders

Team player

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview/Function: The Bulk Route Driver plays a key role in the sales process of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company products, making timely deliveries to various customer locations. They may also help in setting out and/or rotating new product and adjusting point-of-sale displays.Major Responsibilities:Follow work orders and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while making deliveries of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling company products to customer sites along designated routeFollow all DOT laws and company policies and standards.Unload vehicle at customer site, moving product to designated location(s), filling shelves, rotating stock, building displays, and receiving prior unsold goods (credits)Follow all safety regulations. Maintain clean and orderly work area at customer site to ensure safety for themselves and customers.Ensure professional contact with customers and maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times in order to favorably represent the company and iconic Coca-Cola brand image.Ethical conduct is expected at all times.Other duties as required.Experience & Qualifications:High school diploma/GED.No greater than 2 moving violations, and no OWIs in the last five yearsClass A CDL with air brakes is required. (We will help candidate to obtain.)Excellent customer service communication skills in order to interact with customers. Must provide professional contact and appearance with customers which upholds Atlantic Bottlings brand image.Ability to read and follow directions and work ordersAbility to follow all safety requirements/protocolsCustomer-focused and an excellent team-player.Flexible with the ability to adapt to varying situations.Some light computer experience is helpful.Regular, consistent attendance is an essential job function.Additional:The role will travel to various customer sites; each environment will differ as a result.This position is very active and requires the employee to stay alert and focused while driving. They will frequently lift and/or move items up to 55 lbs. (Moving equipment and tools will be provided to reduce strains and injury.)Standing, walking, twisting, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing will be required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The route driver will frequently interact with customers. The ability to climb stairs is also needed.Extensive day travel will be required with this role.To accomplish their tasks, the position will need to work around variety of weather environments which Iowa offers (i.e. sun, rain, sleet, rain, snow, cold, heat)The role is considered a safety sensitive position.Must have reliable transportation.Note: No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required in this role. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer physical, drug screen, and random drug testing.EOE