CDL Driver Trainee - Memphis, TN

VetJobs•Memphis, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Delivery Merchandiser Trainee learns and becomes efficient in daily route delivery and merchandising duties. This includes stocking and facing products on shelves and displays, in coolers, and in cooling vaults. The trainee may provide route relief as needed and should be prepared to take a permanent route assignment in any route delivery discipline. Under supervision, the trainee learns to operate a Class A CDL vehicle and is expected to obtain the required license within 10 weeks of the training start date. The role also involves learning delivery procedures and equipment, customer service, product handling and merchandising standards, cash and paperwork accountability, and applicable safety and Department of Transportation requirements.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license for the state of residence.
Excellent driving history, as reflected in a seven-year motor vehicle report that will be reviewed.
Ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license; it is not required for hire.
Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements.
Strong customer service skills.
Self-motivated, with a high degree of integrity and ability to perform duties on time with minimal supervision.
Dependability, initiative, professional demeanor, and sound judgment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment involving continuous lifting.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly and multiple times per day.
Availability and willingness to work some weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, stocking, product merchandising, or retail management experience is strongly preferred.
Beverage or delivery industry knowledge.
Customer management skills.
Continuous improvement mindset and initiative.
Sales ability.
Safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain required licensing within 10 weeks of the training start date.
Learn delivery processes and use delivery equipment, including invoicing with a handheld device and shift check-in/check-out procedures.
Account for cash and paperwork and properly secure company assets and inventory.
Safely handle products during delivery at customer locations.
Develop merchandising habits and techniques that meet company standards and support customer and consumer satisfaction.
Learn to execute commercial plans in customer outlets.
Practice proper product rotation and use of point-of-sale displays such as racks and shippers.
Build and maintain product displays, face products, follow brand order, and manage products in backrooms.
Develop customer service skills by understanding customer needs and communicating service issues to the appropriate manager.
Promote personal safety and safe equipment use; follow company safety standards and learn applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, DOT, and Hours of Service rules.
Provide route relief as needed and prepare to take a permanent route assignment in any delivery discipline.