Vending Relief Driver/Warehouse Handler

Kansas Ag Connection; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Emporia, KS is seeking a Vending Relief Driver & Warehouse Handler. The role combines vending route work with warehouse tasks, requiring flexibility, strong customer service, and physical capability.

You will service vending accounts, stock products, handle cash, and assist with warehouse operations while ensuring safety and accuracy in daily duties. A valid Class C license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience (warehouse, delivery, or related preferred).
• Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Valid Class C driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience with local delivery and warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to safely handle cash and perform basic math functions.
• Forklift/pallet jack experience preferred; certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Vending Driver Operations: Service vending accounts by stocking, rotating, and merchandising products to company standards.
• Maintain positive customer relationships and ensure equipment appearance, pricing, and signage are accurate.
• Load and deliver product; maintain inventory levels based on customer needs.
• Accurately process transactions, including ticketing, cash handling, and DEX operations.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic equipment repairs; request service when needed.
• Warehouse Operations: Build accurate orders and prepare products securely for delivery.
• Receive inbound shipments and restock inventory with proper rotation and date control.
• Perform inventory counts and manage breakage, damage, and loss.
• Meet daily productivity and quality standards; maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Math skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift/pallet jack

Job description

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company!

Days/Hours of Work:

Job Summary

The Vending Relief Driver & Warehouse Handler supports both route operations and warehouse functions. Responsibilities include servicing vending accounts and assisting with warehouse activities during non-route time. This position requires flexibility, strong customer service, and the ability to perform physical and operational tasks in both environments.

Job Responsibilities

Vending Driver Operations

Service vending accounts by stocking, rotating, and merchandising products to company standards.

Maintain positive customer relationships and ensure equipment appearance, pricing, and signage are accurate.

Load and deliver product; maintain appropriate inventory levels based on customer needs.

Accurately process transactions, including ticketing, cash handling, and DEX operations.

Troubleshoot and perform basic equipment repairs; request service when needed.

Warehouse Operations

Build accurate orders and prepare products securely for delivery.

Receive inbound shipments and restock inventory with proper rotation and date control.

Perform inventory counts and manage breakage, damage, and loss.

Meet daily productivity and quality standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of work experience (warehouse, delivery, or related preferred)
• Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Valid Class C driver’s license with clean driving record
• Experience with local delivery and warehouse operations preferred
• Ability to safely handle cash and perform basic math functions
• Forklift/pallet jack experience preferred; certification required upon hire
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills a plus

Physical Requirements

• Speaking: Constantly (investigates, negotiates, recommends, reports, etc.)
• Acute Vision: Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents)
• Mobility: Frequent travel throughout Heartland facility (walking in warehouse) and customer locations (walking in backrooms, aisles)
• Bending/Squatting: Constantly (picking up product, moving product)
• Lifting: Frequent- Lift 50 lbs. or less (full cases of product)
• Typing: Frequently using electronic devices for day-to-day business (order confirmation, texting)
• Pushing/pulling: Frequent use of manual carts
• Climbing: Frequent entering and exiting the cab of a truck
• Driving: Frequent travel between customer locations
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment where temperatures vary with the seasons

Pay:$22.00 an hour

About Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Our brand offerings provide multiple beverage options in non-alcoholic categories including sparkling soft drinks, water, ingredient enhanced, isotonics, tea, energy, juice, coffee and nutrition.We value our people, customers and community which drives our passion to work and win together as a team.

Benefits and Other Information

We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. Part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Pre-employment background check is required.

Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Heartland Coca-Cola is committed to providing individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations in its job application and hiring process. If you have difficulty using our on-line application system because of a disability, you may contact us at the following email address and phone number: asnyder heartlandcocacola.com or [phone].

This email address is reserved for individuals who require an accommodation due to a disability only. The Heartland Coca-Cola representative who monitors this email account will not have access to existing profiles in the system and will be unable to provide any application status updates.