Route Driver

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Safety-focused culture

Tuition assistance

Wellness benefits

Coca Cola perks and swag

Paid parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Route Driver to deliver products to customer sites along assigned routes, helping with shelves and displays as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, professional customer interaction, and reliability; CDL-A with air brakes required; training provided to obtain license.

Candidates must maintain good attendance and adapt to varying weather and routes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• No more than 2 moving violations and no OWIs in the last five years.
• Class A CDL with air brakes is required (we will help candidate obtain).
• Excellent customer service communication skills to interact with customers.
• Ability to read and follow directions and work orders.
• Ability to follow all safety requirements/protocols.
• Customer-focused and a strong team-player.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to varying situations.
• Some light computer experience is helpful.
• Regular, consistent attendance is essential.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company products to customer sites along designated route.
• Follow DOT laws and company policies and standards.
• Unload vehicle, move product to designated locations, stock shelves, rotate stock, build displays, and receive unsold goods (credits).
• Maintain safety and a clean work area at customer sites.
• Interact professionally with customers and uphold brand image.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Professional appearance

Read and follow directions

Team player

Flexible with varying situations

Regular attendance

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CDL Class A with air brakes

Job description

Overview/Function

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.

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 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

• 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.

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.

Benefits

1. Flexible and non‑traditional scheduling such as evenings, part‑time, and 4‑day week opportunities for certain roles
2. Industry‑leading safety culture
3. myCareer development, training, and tuition assistance
4. Wellness focus with discounted gym memberships and mental health benefits including free counseling sessions
5. Recognition program & milestone celebrations
6. Coca Cola perks, discounts, and swag
7. Paid parental leave
8. Paid Time Off (PTO)
9. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
10. 401K with company match and profit sharing
11. Approachable and collaborative leadership
12. Regular performance feedback and employee survey opportunities

EOE