Route Driver

Talentify; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Safety culture

Tuition assistance

Wellness benefits

Coca-Cola perks

Paid parental leave

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Des Moines is seeking a Route Driver to deliver Coca-Cola products along designated routes, set out and rotate stock, and build displays at customer locations.

You will follow SOPs and DOT laws, maintain a professional appearance, and ensure safety. This active role involves lifting up to 55 lbs and extensive day travel across varying weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• No more than 2 moving violations, and no OWIs in the last five years.
• CDL Class A with air brakes (we will help obtain).
• Excellent customer service with professional appearance.
• Read and follow directions and work orders.
• Follow safety requirements/protocols.
• Customer-focused and a strong team player.
• Able to lift up to 55 lbs and travel to various sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customer sites along designated route per SOPs.
• Follow DOT laws, policies, and standards.
• Unload vehicle, rotate stock, build displays, and process credits.
• Maintain safety and a clean, professional work area.
• Interact professionally with customers and represent the Coca-Cola brand.
• Travel to various customer sites; engage in day travel.

Skills

CDL Class A

Customer service

Safety compliance

Team player

Flexible/adaptable

Reading directions

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Class A CDL with air brakes

Job description

Des Moines Branch - Des Moines, IA 50321

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

Experience & 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.

More About Us!

Our company culture thrives on the hard work and dedication of our employees, who are the key to our success. As a family-owned business, we prioritize a work environment of belonging and family. This is evident in our culture, benefits and work practices.

We foster an inclusive and transparent environment relying on open communication and trust, and believe collaboration is essential for achieving success. The best ideas are born from great partnerships, which is why we encourage all team members to think innovatively towards delivering exceptional service to our customers.

In addition to our tremendous culture, we offer competitive pay and industry-leading 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