Driver Merchandiser

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Sarasota, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Coke Florida is hiring a Driver Merchandiser based out of its Sarasota, Florida location. The role involves delivering and/or unloading products at customer locations on designated routes. It is a fast-paced position that stocks beverage products on shelves, displays, and in coolers. The schedule is five 10-hour shifts, including weekends, starting at 3:00 AM and ending when the work is finished.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must have a valid Commercial Class A driver's license.
Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three years.
At least one year of general work experience is required.
Ability to operate a hand truck and powered industrial equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a powered industrial truck certification.
Familiarity with DOT regulations.
Must pass a Department of Transportation physical and/or have a valid DOT Medical Card.
Must be able to operate a manual transmission.
Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching above the head, reaching at the waist, reaching below the knees, and bending at the knees.
Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment, such as a pallet jack or hand truck, containing product loads up to a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.
Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods to complete job activities.
Ability to read information in small, medium, and large print.
Ability to stand for a minimum of eight hours during the workday, up to 10 hours.
Ability to walk for a minimum of four hours during the workday.
Ability to frequently work in a hot and humid indoor environment.
Ability to use an audio headset to listen to directions in English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One or more years of commercial driving experience preferred.
Local delivery experience preferred.
Customer service and cash handling experience preferred.
Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience is a plus.
HazMat endorsement may be required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Drive and deliver pre-ordered products to assigned accounts, and rotate and stock products.
Check the accuracy and stability of the load.
Deliver products to customers.
Merchandise, display, and rotate products according to company standards.
Invoice customers and collect monies due.
Pick up company property and secure company assets.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
Settle all accounts daily.
Use smartphone technology to handle customer orders and invoicing.
Use technology for electronic logging systems and fleet management.
Comply with routing software guidance.