Driver Merchandiser

CONA Services•Garden City, KS

36d

About The Position

The Driver Merchandiser at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company drives and delivers pre-ordered products to assigned accounts on specified routes. The role also includes merchandising, displaying, and rotating products according to company standards; collecting returns and company property; using computer technology to create invoices, collect payments, and settle customer accounts; and providing customer service through communication, problem resolution, and follow-up. The Driver Merchandiser follows regulatory and company policies, including DOT regulations, and collaborates with other departments to support customer satisfaction. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The role involves frequent physical activity, including walking at customer locations, bending and squatting, lifting product cases weighing 50 pounds or less, using manual carts, and entering and exiting a truck cab. It requires constant driving between customer locations and work in environments where temperatures vary with the seasons.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of work experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a clean driving record within MVR guidelines.
CDL must cover both automatic and manual vehicles.
Illinois residents must have a CDL issued by the state of Illinois.
Must be able to obtain powered industrial truck certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Local delivery experience preferred.
Prior experience using a pallet jack preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers on an assigned route.
Merchandise, display, and rotate products according to company standards.
Pick up company property from customer locations and collect returns.
Use computer technology to create customer invoices, collect money due, and settle customer accounts daily.
Provide excellent customer service through communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow-up.
Comply with regulatory and company policies and procedures, including DOT regulations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.