CDL Driver Merchandiser

CONA Services•Gulfport, MS

About The Position

The CDL Driver Merchandiser – SS Team 1 CDL is a touch-freight position assigned to a two-person route. The employee delivers products to assigned retail accounts and stocks and merchandises shelves, racks, and displays to company standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The position pays from $45,315 annually. Coca-Cola UNITED is privately owned and operated, with more than 100 years of history. The company supports internal career growth through on-the-job training, learning, and advancement opportunities. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a CDL tuition program reimbursing up to $5,250 for CDL school tuition.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a Class A CDL and maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy.
Wear position-required personal protective equipment and comply with UNITED safety policies.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
Read, write, and speak English.
Maintain a neat, professional appearance within company guidelines.
Use company-provided resources and technology.
Have a high school diploma or GED, 1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Operate a manual or motorized pallet jack.
Drive a tandem-axle manual-shift tractor.
Meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Unload and transport products from the route truck to retail outlets.
Merchandise and rotate all products inside outlets according to company standards.
Set up merchandise and sales promotion displays.
Communicate store-level issues to management.
Comply with Department of Transportation rules for driving.
Safeguard company assets and maintain their safety and security.
Maintain rapport with customers.
Maintain accurate truck inventory and monetary accountability.
Collect or pick up empty containers and rejected or unsold merchandise.
Use a hand-held device.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by management.
Train drivers on route responsibilities.
Coach on industry standards and terminology.
Identify additional sales opportunities.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation within the first year.
Comprehensive medical preferred-provider plan.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending account.
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 holidays 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 memberships, car buying, hotels, car rentals, and technology.
CDL school tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 for qualified candidates.
On-the-job training, learning, and career advancement opportunities.