Vending Relief Driver/Warehouse Handler

Heartland Coca-Cola; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

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

You will service vending accounts, manage inventory, and assist with warehouse tasks during non-route times. A valid driver’s license and reliable safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year warehouse, delivery, or related experience preferred.
• Must be 21+ with a valid U.S. driver’s license and clean record.
• Forklift/pallet jack experience preferred; certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Vending Driver: stock, rotate, and merchandise vending products; maintain equipment appearance and signage; load and deliver products; process transactions and cash handling; basic equipment repair coordination.
• Warehouse Operations: build accurate orders; receive shipments; manage inventory, breakage, and loss; maintain safe, clean workspace.

Skills

Cash handling

Safety awareness

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

Requisition ID: 259172

Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC