Route Driver - CDL not required!

Atlantic-Bottling-Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Route Driver to perform timely deliveries along a designated route in Des Moines, IA, with responsibilities including unloading, stocking, and display setup. The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and professionalism while representing the Coca-Cola brand.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in varying weather and physical conditions.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required to interact with customers.
• Ability to read and follow directions and work orders.
• Excellent communication skills and professional appearance.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed.
• Must meet safety regulations and maintain DOT compliance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company products to customer sites on assigned routes.
• Unload vehicle and move product to designated locations; stock shelves and rotate products.
• Set up displays and manage point-of-sale materials as needed.
• Follow SOPs, company policies, and DOT regulations; maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Provide professional customer interactions and represent the Coca-Cola brand image.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Flexible

Safety conscious

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

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 routeFollow 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.Experience & Qualifications:High school diploma/GED.No greater than 2 moving violations, and no OWIs in the last five yearsClass A CDL is not required - candidates will be required to obtain a DOT med card.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 ordersAbility to follow all safety requirements/protocolsCustomer-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.EOE