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CDL Driver Merchandiser

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $62,400.00 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid vacation
comprehensive medical
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
Company-paid Life Insurance
Optional insurance plans
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid holiday and sick time
401(k) match
Employee Discounts
CDL tuition reimbursement
annual bonus program

Job Description

Coca-Cola UNITED is a privately owned and operated company with over 100 years of historical strength and stability in the beverage distribution industry. With a firm commitment to supporting internal career growth, Coca-Cola UNITED offers on-the-job training, continuous learning opportunities, and a clear path for career advancement. The company prides itself on its excellent Total Value Benefits Package, which includes two weeks of paid vacation within the first year, a comprehensive medical preferred provider plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits include company-paid life insurance valued at $50,000, optional insurance plans such as accident, critical illness, universal life, home and auto, paid maternity and paternity leave, paid holidays and sick time, a 401(k) plan with a 50% match on the first 6% contributed plus an additional annual match of up to 3%, as well as exclusive employee discounts on cell phones, event tickets, gym memberships, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs, and more. The company fosters a fast-paced environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle and offers a unique CDL Tuition Program reimbursing up to $5250 for CDL school tuition for qualified candidates, along with a Class A CDL Driver incentive program that includes the potential to earn up to a $2000 annual bonus based on job performance, attendance, and safety record.

The role of Delivery Merchandiser – Small Store Relief CDL at Coca-Cola UNITED is a dynamic and critical touch freight position responsible for delivering and rotating stock to retail outlets while maintaining merchandising standards as set by the company. This role requires a high degree of flexibility to cover open needs within the driver team and involves transporting and unloading products efficiently and safely. The Delivery Merchandiser must ensure that all product merchandising inside the outlets aligns with company standards, working closely with the Sales Supervisor to execute the company's picture of success and fostering positive relationships with customers through excellent customer service. This role provides valuable feedback and recommendations to leadership regarding competitive threats and business opportunities. Responsibilities include setting up merchandise and sales promotion displays, communicating any store-level issues to management, and complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The position demands maintaining accurate accounting of all cases and customer transactions, ensuring the proper care of products, equipment, and daily route settlements. Candidates will also be tasked with maintaining organized backstock, keeping coolers, racks, and shelves clean, assisting with training and coaching of delivery merchandiser trainees, and building strong relationships with the customer base across assigned customers. The role requires adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while performing appropriate duties as assigned by management. This position offers a salary starting from $62,400 annually with a Monday through Friday work schedule based in the Atlanta division.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 21 years old
  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License required
  • Ability to maintain compliance with company fleet policy
  • Ability to maintain DOT physical requirements
  • Regular and prompt attendance
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to maintain safety and security of company assets
  • Ability to utilize company resources and technology
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to maintain neat professional appearance
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Personal Protective Equipment compliance
  • Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively
  • Ability to maintain DOT physical requirements
  • Ability to operate relevant company technology and resources
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
  • Ability to solve problems independently
  • Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings
  • Ability to maintain professional appearance within company guidelines
  • Ability to work with all functional team members
  • Previous experience in delivery or merchandising preferred but not required

Job Duties

  • Deliver and rotate stock to retail outlets
  • Merchandise shelves, racks, equipment, and displays to company standards
  • Transport and unload products
  • Work with Sales Supervisor to execute picture of success
  • Establish positive relationships with customers
  • Provide feedback on competitive threats and business opportunities
  • Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays
  • Communicate store level issues to management
  • Comply with DOT driving rules
  • Maintain accurate accounting for all cases and transactions
  • Ensure proper care of product, equipment, and daily route settlement
  • Maintain organized backstock
  • Keep coolers, racks, and shelves clean
  • Assist with training and coaching delivery merchandiser trainees
  • Build strong relationships with assigned customers
  • Perform duties as assigned by management

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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