Route Relief / Delivery Customer Representative - Hastings

LinPepCo | Local Beverage Distributor; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LinPepCo (Pepsi-Cola distributor) in Hastings, NE seeks a relief driver to support Delivery Customer Representatives and Territory Sales Managers. Responsibilities include ordering, delivering, stocking, rotating, and merchandising products.

The role requires a Class A CDL, 21+ years old, strong safety and DOT compliance knowledge, and good communication skills. Comprehensive benefits and exposure to a fast-paced retail distribution environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Driving record meets LinPepCo policy.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising.
• Familiar with tablets and basic tech.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Relief role for Delivery Customer Representatives during vacations/illness.
• Order product for delivery to customer accounts.
• Drive truck to deliver products to customer accounts.
• Prepare and provide delivery/pickup documentation.
• Reconcile daily route and submit required reports.
• Stack, rotate, and merchandise products per specifications.
• Maintain customer relations and vehicle cleanliness.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections.

Skills

CDL-A License

Inventory management

Tablets

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety procedures

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tuesday - Friday, 5:00 AM until the route is finished.

Hastings, NE!

Job Summary: The purpose of this role is to function in a relief role to the Delivery Customer Representatives and Territory Sales Managers by ordering, delivering, stocking, rotating and merchandising products.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, etc.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Function in a relief role for the Delivery Customer Representatives to support vacations and illnesses.
• Function in a relief role to the Territory Sales Manager by ordering product for delivery to customer accounts
• Drive truck to deliver product to customer account
• Prepare, receive and provide appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick up of product
• Reconcile route each day and turn in all required DSD reports
• Stack product according to customer specifications
• Collect empty pallets and shells from customer backroom
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise product as needed
• Develop and maintain good customer relations
• Maintain vehicle to company standards including cleanliness
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections
• Perform other duties as necessary

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid "Class A" commercial driver's license and the ability to operate in Interstate commerce
• Must be 21 years of age
• A driving record that meets LinPepCo's Policy on Driver Records
• Knowledge of inventory management and general merchandising
• Basic knowledge of tablets
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in problem solving and judgement and decision making
• Observe and follow all safety procedures
• Familiar with DOT regulations

Work Environment and Equipment

Work generally takes place in a customer account setting. Individuals must be able to use a tablet, as well as a two-wheel dolly and pallet jack.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Overview and EEO Statement

LinPepCo is a Pepsi-Cola independent distributor and has more than 35 years of soft drink and vending product distribution experience. Our company includes five Pepsi franchises in the Midwest, a full-line vending company, a full service coffee company and a refrigeration division that specializes in equipment service leasing. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at LinPepCo will be based on merit, qualifications, skills and other relevant criteria. LinPepCo does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the job. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre-employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review. Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the positions, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle. All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.