CDL Driver Merchandiser

CONA Services•Athens, GA

About The Position

The Delivery Merchandiser – Small Store Relief CDL is a touch freight position responsible for delivering and rotating stock and merchandising shelves, racks, equipment, and displays to Company standards. The role requires flexibility to cover open needs of the driver team and includes transporting and unloading products to retail outlets, maintaining customer relationships, and providing superior customer service. The employee partners with the Sales Supervisor to execute the picture of success and provides leadership with feedback on competitive threats and business opportunities. The position also involves setting up promotional displays; collecting breakage and out-of-date products, empty shells, and pallets; accurately accounting for cases and customer transactions; caring for product and equipment; completing daily route settlement; organizing backstock; and keeping coolers, racks, and shelves clean. The employee communicates store-level issues to management, complies with DOT driving rules, works with cross-functional team members, and may assist with training and coaching delivery merchandiser trainees. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy.
Ability to maintain DOT physical requirements.
Use required personal protective equipment and comply with UNITED safety policies.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to maintain a neat, professional appearance within Company guidelines.
Ability to maintain the safety and security of Company assets.
Ability to use Company-provided resources and technology.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively in a fast-paced environment.
High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to problem-solve.
Ability to self-motivate and perform job duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Cover open needs of the driver team, with a high degree of flexibility.
Transport and unload products to retail outlets.
Deliver, rotate, and merchandise products on shelves, displays, and cold equipment to Company standards.
Partner with the Sales Supervisor to execute the picture of success and provide superior customer service.
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers across assigned accounts.
Provide leadership with feedback and recommendations about competitive threats and business opportunities.
Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays.
Communicate store-level issues to management.
Comply with DOT rules for driving purposes.
Collect breakage and out-of-date products, including empty shells and pallets.
Accurately account for cases and customer transactions.
Ensure proper care of product and equipment and complete daily route settlement.
Maintain organized backstock and keep coolers, racks, and shelves clean.
Assist with training, coaching, and succession planning for delivery merchandiser trainees.
Perform other appropriate duties assigned by management.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation within the first year.
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan.
Dental and vision coverage and flexible spending.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company-paid life insurance ($50,000).
Optional accident, critical illness, universal life, home, and auto insurance.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Paid holiday and sick time.
401(k) match: 50% on the first 6%, plus an additional annual match of up to 3%.
Employee discounts on cell phones, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology, and more.
CDL tuition reimbursement for qualified candidates, up to $5,250.
Class A CDL Driver incentive program with potential annual bonus compensation up to $2,000, based on job performance, attendance, and safety record.
Competitive compensation.