Driver Merchandiser

CONA Services•JACKSON, MO

About The Position

The Driver Merchandiser at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company drives and delivers pre-ordered products to assigned customer accounts on specified routes. The role also merchandises, displays, and rotates products according to company standards; collects returns and company property; creates customer invoices and collects and settles payments; and provides customer service through communication, problem resolution, and follow-up. The position requires compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, including DOT regulations, and collaboration with other departments to support customer satisfaction. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 5:00 a.m. start time and four 10-hour workdays. Pay is $25.00 per hour. The position involves frequent driving and travel between customer locations, physical work such as lifting cases and using manual carts, and working in environments with seasonal temperature variation.

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; the CDL must cover both automatic and manual vehicles.
Illinois residents must have a CDL issued by the state of Illinois.
Ability to obtain powered industrial truck certification upon hire.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including frequent lifting of cases weighing 50 pounds or less, pushing and pulling manual carts, bending and squatting, climbing into and out of a truck cab, and frequent travel throughout customer locations.
Ability to work in environments where temperatures vary with the seasons.

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.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures, including DOT regulations.
Collaborate with other departments to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.