Route Delivery Trainee—CDL Path to Beverage Sales

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Delivery Merchandiser Trainee in Johnson City, TN. The role trains in daily route delivery, merchandising, stocking shelves, and ensuring brand visibility, with potential for a permanent route assignment across delivery disciplines.

You will learn to operate a Class A CDL, support customers, and adhere to safety and DOT standards while leveraging handheld devices for invoicing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR; CDL not required for hire.
• Ability to obtain Class A CDL if needed.
• Successful DOT physical and compliance with safety rules.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain licensing within 10 weeks.
• Provide route relief and support merchandising across disciplines.
• Develop and maintain product displays, shelves, racks, and backroom management.
• Deliver customer service by understanding needs and communicating issues to management.
• Follow safety policies, DOT rules, and use handheld invoicing device.
• Safely handle assets, inventory, cash, and paperwork during deliveries.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Drive CDL readiness

DOT physical readiness

Teamwork and reliability

Safety-focused

Customer service

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - not required for hire

Tools

Handheld device for invoicing

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Delivery Merchandiser Trainee in Johnson City, TN. The role trains in daily route delivery, merchandising, stocking shelves, and ensuring brand visibility, with potential for a permanent route assignment across delivery disciplines.

You will learn to operate a Class A CDL, support customers, and adhere to safety and DOT standards while leveraging handheld devices for invoicing and reporting.