CDL Driver Merchandiser - job 1 of 2

About the position

The Delivery Merchandiser – SS Team 1 CDL position at Coca-Cola UNITED involves delivering, stocking, and merchandising products in retail outlets. This role requires a Class A CDL and entails working in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with company standards and DOT regulations. The position emphasizes customer rapport, accurate inventory management, and the ability to work as part of a team on a two-person route.

Responsibilities
• Unload and transport products from the route truck to retail outlets.
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• Merchandise and rotate all products inside the outlet to company standards.
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• Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays.
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• Communicate any store-level issues to management.
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• Comply with DOT rules for driving purposes.
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• Safeguard company assets.
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• Maintain rapport with customers.
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• Maintain accurate truck inventory and monetary accountability.
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• Collect or pick up empty containers or rejected/unsold merchandise.
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• Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.

Requirements
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
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• Class A CDL required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy.
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• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies.
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• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job.
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• Ability to read, write and speak English.
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• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines.
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• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets.
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• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology.
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• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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• Must be able to operate a manual or motorized pallet jack.
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• Must be able to drive a tandem-axle manual shift tractor.
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• Ability to train all drivers on route responsibilities.
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• Ability to coach on industry standards and terminologies.
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• Ability to identify additional sales opportunities.
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• Frequent standing, walking, vehicle operation and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in a similar delivery or merchandising role.
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• Familiarity with retail operations and customer service.

Benefits
• Two weeks paid vacation within the first year.
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• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan.
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• Dental, vision, flex spending.
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• Employee Assistance Program.
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• Company paid life insurance ($50,000).
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• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto).
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• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
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• Paid holiday & sick time.
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• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%).
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• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more).
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• Competitive Compensation.
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• CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition.