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CDL Delivery Driver Merch Relief

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

401(k) match
health coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Professional Development
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (CCCI) stands as America's largest Coca-Cola bottler, committed not only to delivering refreshing beverages but also to building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Headquartered in the United States, CCCI has established itself as a leader in the beverage distribution industry, serving millions of customers through direct store delivery (DSD) operations. Known for its strong customer focus and community involvement, CCCI offers a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally. The company emphasizes clear career pathways, competitive benefits including 401(k) match, health coverage, and an employee stock purchase plan. Their culture is deeply rooted in purpose-driven values, fostering professional development through dedicated training and personalized mentorship programs.

The Delivery Merchandiser Relief position based in Cleveland represents an exciting opportunity within CCCI's Direct Store Delivery team to contribute directly to the company's success. This role engages in delivering, stocking, and merchandising a wide range of Coca-Cola products to various retail accounts. It is designed for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, physically demanding environments and enjoy the challenge of providing superior customer service. As a relief position, this role requires flexibility to cover designated vacation or overflow routes, ensuring continuous service excellence across multiple accounts.

In this role, the Delivery Merchandiser Relief is entrusted with unloading products, filling vending machines, and maintaining displays and coolers at customer locations per company merchandising and service standards. A key responsibility is to organize and maintain the customer's stockroom orderly, ensuring all Coca-Cola equipment and products are presented neatly. The role demands a proactive approach in fostering strong relationships with account personnel, communicating customer needs and feedback promptly to management while embodying the company's Purpose Statement through all interactions.

Safety is paramount, as the position involves operating Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A vehicles and various equipment such as electric pallet jacks and hand trucks. Compliance with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and completion of safety courses are mandatory. The Delivery Merchandiser Relief also handles end-of-day accounting procedures including cash and inventory accountability, and secures company assets effectively.

Ideal candidates will bring prior experience in route delivery, direct store delivery, merchandising, or retail environments along with strong customer service skills. Physical stamina is required, including the ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly while managing fast-paced work demands. The job may require weekend and holiday availability.

CCCI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The work environment may vary from outdoor exposure to weather conditions to non-temperature controlled storage areas. Candidates with business management or logistics backgrounds are preferred but not mandatory. This position offers a competitive daily pay range between $144 to $180, depending on experience, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking a rewarding and stable career within America's largest Coca-Cola bottling network.

Job Requirements

  • Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience
  • Valid driver's license for state of residency and excellent driving history for the last seven years with a 7-year motor vehicle report review
  • Commercial driver's license class A CDL
  • Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements

Job Qualifications

  • Previous route delivery direct store delivery stocking merchandising products or retail environment experience is strongly preferred
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity and be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis
  • Must reflect dependability initiative professional demeanor and ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced continuous lifting environment
  • Ability to lift to 75 pounds repeatedly and multiple times a day
  • Availability and willingness to work some weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Deliver and unload products and stock fills merchandises and rotates products on displays in walk-in coolers and cold drink equipment at customer locations on designated vacation or overflow routes by company merchandising and service standards
  • Organize customer's stock room by stacking and arranging products neatly in designated areas and ensure the neat appearance of all company equipment and product in assigned accounts
  • Provide superior customer service to all accounts serviced foster relationships with account personnel work to understand customer needs communicate customer service issues to appropriate manager and steward company's purpose statement
  • Safely operate all equipment CDL Class A vehicles electric pallet jacks and hand trucks while servicing accounts assure completion of all safety courses properly utilize equipment for tracking of DOT hours of service and follow all FMCSA guidelines
  • Ensure daily company accounting procedures are accurate and complete during end-of-day check-in including cash and paperwork accountability inventory accountability and proper security around company assets report issues with equipment to the appropriate manager

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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