Route Driver

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Walcott (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Route Driver to perform timely deliveries to customer locations along the assigned route. The role emphasizes safety, correct loading/unloading, and customer-facing professionalism.

Requirements include a Class A CDL with air brakes, a high school diploma, and strong customer service skills. Training and support for obtaining CDL are provided; occasional travel may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No more than 2 moving violations and no OWIs in the last 5 years.
• Class A CDL with air brakes required (assistance to obtain provided).
• Excellent customer service and professional appearance.
• Ability to read/work orders and follow directions.
• Commitment to safety and reliability.
• Team player with flexibility; occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling products to customer sites along the designated route.
• Follow DOT laws and company policies and standards.
• Unload vehicle, stock shelves, rotate stock, build displays, and receive credits.
• Follow all safety regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Provide professional contact and uphold the Coca-Cola brand image.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Flexible

Safety-conscious

Reading directions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Quad Cities Branch - WALCOTT, IA 52773, 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.

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/protocolss
• 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.
• 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.

EOE