CDL Driver Merchandiser

CONA Services•Pensacola, FL

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 the driver team’s open needs and involves transporting and unloading products at retail outlets, maintaining customer relationships, providing superior customer service, and working with the Sales Supervisor and other functional team members to execute the picture of success. The position also supports training and coaching delivery merchandiser trainees and performs other duties as assigned by management. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5 a.m. and continuing until completion. The position requires compliance with DOT driving rules, fleet policy, safety policies, and personal protective equipment requirements. It involves frequent vehicle operation and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling loads up to 50 pounds, along with extensive standing and walking.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License required; must maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy.
Ability to maintain DOT physical requirements.
Must use position-required personal protective equipment 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 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 present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with 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.
Work with the Sales Supervisor to execute the picture of success.
Establish and maintain positive customer relationships and provide superior customer service.
Provide leadership with feedback and recommendations about competitive threats and business opportunities.
Work with all functional team members.
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 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 appropriate duties as 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 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, technology, and more.
Competitive compensation.
CDL tuition program for qualified candidates, reimbursable up to $5,250 for CDL school tuition.
Class A CDL Driver incentive program with potential annual bonus compensation up to $2,000 based on job performance, attendance, and safety record.
On-the-job training, learning, and opportunities for career advancement.