Route Driver

Atlantic Bottling Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling options

Wellness programs and gym discounts

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Atlantic Bottling Company in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a Route Driver to ensure timely deliveries of Coca-Cola products to various customer locations. The ideal candidate will have a Class A CDL with air brakes and strong customer service skills.

This active role involves following DOT regulations, managing product inventory at customer sites, and maintaining professional interactions at all times. Flexible scheduling, wellness benefits, and a supportive safety culture are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess Class A CDL with air brakes.
• No greater than 2 moving violations, and no OWIs in the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Make timely deliveries to various customer locations.
• Follow DOT laws and company policies while making deliveries.
• Unload vehicle, fill shelves, and rotate stock at customer sites.

Skills

Excellent customer service communication skills

Ability to read and follow directions

Customer-focused

Flexible and adaptable

Some light computer experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Class A CDL with air brakes

Job description

Overview

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow work orders and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while making deliveries of Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling company products to customer sites along designated route.
• Follow 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• No greater than 2 moving violations, and no OWIs in the last five years.
• Class 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 orders.
• Ability to follow all safety requirements/protocols.
• Customer-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.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Additional Information

• 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 (sun, rain, sleet, snow, cold, heat).
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Benefits

• Flexible and non-traditional scheduling such as evenings, part-time, and 4-day week opportunities for certain roles.
• Industry-leading safety culture.
• myCareer development, training, and tuition assistance.
• Wellness focus with discounted gym memberships and mental health benefits including free counseling sessions.
• Recognition program & milestone celebrations.
• Coca Cola perks, discounts, and swag.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401K with company match and profit sharing.
• Approachable and collaborative leadership.
• Regular performance feedback and employee survey opportunities.

EOE