CDL Driver Merchandiser

CONA Services•Columbus, GA

10d

About The Position

The CDL Driver Merchandiser is a touch-freight position responsible for delivering and rotating stock, and merchandising shelves, racks, equipment, and displays to Company standards. The position provides relief coverage for the Delivery Merchandiser-On Premise and performs that role’s daily duties. It transports and unloads products to retail outlets, delivers and rotates products on shelves, displays, and cold equipment, maintains organized backstock, and keeps coolers, racks, and shelves clean. The role works with the Sales Supervisor to execute the picture of success, builds positive customer relationships, provides superior customer service, and communicates store-level issues and feedback about competitive threats and business opportunities to leadership. It also sets up promotional displays, collects breakage and out-of-date products, accounts accurately for cases and customer transactions, and ensures proper care of products and equipment and completion of daily route settlement. The driver complies with DOT driving rules and company safety and fleet policies, and may assist with training, coaching, and succession planning for delivery merchandiser trainees. Other duties may be assigned by management. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 a.m. and continuing until the work is complete. Starting pay is $55,575 annually.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License required; must maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy.
Must use personal protective equipment as required and comply with UNITED safety policies.
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job.
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 meet DOT physical requirements.
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 present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to problem-solve.
Ability to self-motivate and perform duties with minimal supervision.
Must wear safety-toed shoes when performing specified tasks, including operating powered industrial equipment or working where it is in use, fleet maintenance, handling palletized product, using hand trucks or dollies to deliver product, and cooler services.

Responsibilities

Provide relief coverage and perform the daily duties of the Delivery Merchandiser-On Premise.
Transport and unload products to retail outlets.
Deliver, rotate, and merchandise products on shelves, displays, and cold equipment to company standards.
Work with the Sales Supervisor to execute the picture of success.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships and provide superior customer service.
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 and maintain compliance with company fleet and safety policies.
Collect breakage and out-of-date products, including empty shells and pallets.
Accurately account for cases and customer transactions.
Ensure proper care of products and equipment and complete route settlement daily.
Maintain organized backstock and keep coolers, racks, and shelves clean.
Assist with training, coaching, and succession planning for delivery merchandiser trainees.
Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation within the first year.
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan.
Dental and vision coverage.
Flexible spending.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company-paid life insurance of $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.
Competitive compensation.
CDL tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 for qualified candidates.
Class A CDL driver incentive program with potential annual bonus compensation of up to $2,000 based on job performance, attendance, and safety record.
On-the-job training, learning, and career advancement opportunities.