Route Driver

ATLANTIC BOTTLING COMPANY • Mason City, IA

4d

About The Position

The Route Driver supports the sales process for Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company products by making timely deliveries to customer locations along a designated route. The role may also involve setting out or rotating new products and adjusting point-of-sale displays. The driver represents the company and Coca-Cola brand through professional customer contact and appearance, and is expected to work safely, ethically, and flexibly in a team-based environment.

The position travels extensively during the day to varied customer sites and requires sustained alertness while driving. Work takes place in changing weather conditions and customer environments. The role is safety-sensitive. Employees are subject to a pre-employment/post-offer physical, drug screening, and random drug testing. Duties may change with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Class A CDL with air brakes; the company will help the candidate obtain it.
• No more than two moving violations and no OWIs in the last five years.
• Excellent customer-service communication skills for interacting with customers.
• Professional customer contact and appearance that uphold the company’s brand image.
• Ability to read and follow directions and work orders.
• Ability to follow safety requirements and protocols.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to work well as a team player.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to varying situations.
• Regular, consistent attendance.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to stay alert and focused while driving.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to perform standing, walking, twisting, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and stair climbing.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions, including sun, rain, sleet, snow, cold, and heat.

Nice To Haves

• Some light computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow work orders and standard operating procedures while delivering company products to customer sites along a designated route.
• Follow Department of Transportation laws and company policies and standards.
• Unload the vehicle at customer sites and move products to designated locations.
• Fill shelves, rotate stock, build displays, and receive previously unsold goods for credit.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain a clean, orderly work area at customer sites.
• Maintain professional customer contact and a clean, neat appearance that favorably represents the company and Coca-Cola brand.
• Conduct oneself ethically.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED