Route Driver - Viking Beverage

Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Route Driver to deliver beverages across the St. Cloud area, ensuring accurate orders and on-time delivery with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include invoicing, unloading, merchandising, and coordinating with sales for displays, while maintaining vehicle cleanliness and completing the day with warehouse check-in at the end of the shift.

Qualifications

• Class B CDL or commitment to earn one via company-sponsored training.
• Clean driving record and safety-first habits.
• Strong customer communication; ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Basic inventory tracking; pallet jack/forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver beverage product to assigned customer locations and complete invoicing.
• Unload, merchandise, and rotate product to established standards.
• Collect payments; manage returns, empties, and related equipment.
• Coordinate with sales on in-market needs (displays/signage) and keep your vehicle clean.

Skills

Class B CDL

Clean driving record

Customer communication

Heavy lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

The Viking Family

Viking Coca-Cola is a privately held company owned by the Faber Family. Viking Coca-Cola remains a dedicated family-run establishment that includes the Faber family and extends beyond to all members of the team including delivery drivers, sales personnel, executive management, and our partners.

Your Route Mission

As a Route Driver - Viking Beverage, you’ll keep our customers stocked, satisfied, and ready for the next rush—delivering product safely and accurately across the St. Cloud area. This role exists to make sure every stop gets the right order, on time, with standout service.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver beverage product to assigned customer locations and complete invoicing
• Unload, merchandise, and rotate product to established standards
• Collect payments; manage returns, empties, and related equipment
• Coordinate with sales on in-market needs (displays/signage) and keep your vehicle clean

Required qualifications/skills

• Class B CDL (or commitment to earn one via company-sponsored training)
• Clean driving record and safety-first habits
• Strong customer communication; ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
• Basic inventory tracking; pallet jack/forklift experience preferred

Rewards That Roll

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Competitive salary ($22.00–$25.00/hour)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee discounts

A Day on Route

Your day kicks off early with a DOT-ready pre-trip inspection, then a fast check-out to confirm inventory before you roll. On the road, you’ll move through your stops with purpose—using handhelds and printers to keep orders and invoices tight. Between locations, you’ll stay in sync with sales to align on marketing touches like signs and displays. As the route wraps, you’ll complete the check-in process back at the warehouse, sort empty shells, and set up for tomorrow—then head home every evening, Monday through Friday (about 6:00 AM–5:00 PM).

Must be able to pass Pre-employment physical & drug screen.