CDL Local Driver Merchandiser - Abilene, TX - Delivering Happiness with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Join the Team that Brings Joy to Consumers Across Texas

Are you ready to hit the open road and be part of a dynamic team that delivers happiness to consumers everywhere? Look no further than Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, where we're urgently seeking a skilled and charismatic CDL Local Driver Merchandiser to join our vibrant team in Abilene, TX. As a Driver Merchandiser, you'll be responsible for transporting and replenishing shelves with some of the most sought-after beverages in the market, while working within your community and having a local route.

About Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is a leading beverage company that has been quenching the thirst of consumers across Texas for years. We're proud to be part of the Coca-Cola family, one of the most recognized and beloved brands in the world. Our company is built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We're committed to delivering exceptional service, quality products, and a positive experience to our consumers, customers, and employees.

Job Summary

As a CDL Local Driver Merchandiser, you'll play a critical role in delivering our products to customers and consumers across Abilene, TX. You'll be responsible for safely transporting and merchandising our products, ensuring that they're displayed and rotated according to company standards. You'll also be an ambassador for our brand, interacting with customers, shoppers, and other stakeholders to build relationships and drive sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering and Merchandising Products: Deliver, merchandise, display, and rotate products according to company standards, ensuring that they're easily accessible and appealing to consumers.
• Communicating with Customers and Shoppers: Interact with customers, shoppers, and other stakeholders to build relationships, drive sales, and gather feedback.
• Managing Accounts and Invoicing: Settle all accounts daily by invoicing and collecting payments, ensuring that transactions are accurate and efficient.
• Maintaining Company Assets: Pick up company property and secure company assets, ensuring that they're safely stored and protected.
• Ensuring Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures, including those related to safety, security, and environmental sustainability.
• Physical Demands:
  • Ability to repetitively lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds
  • Reach above head height
  • Stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Valid CDL: Valid Class-A Commercial Drivers License issued by only one state or jurisdiction with NO INTERSTATE RESTRICTIONS, in accordance with FMCSA guidelines.
• Clean Driving Record: Clean driving record, with a minimum age requirement of 21 years old.
• Physical Qualification: Physically qualified to drive a CMV in accordance with DOT Physical Qualifications and Examinations.
• Driver's Road Test: Able to successfully complete a driver's road test and certification or provide an equivalent valid certificate in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Physical Abilities: Ability to repetitively lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach.
• Work Experience: Minimum 1-year of general work experience.
• Independence: Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience:

• Local Delivery Experience: Local delivery experience preferred and/or 6-months of verifiable driving experience.
• Commercial Driver's License: Driver applicants with a current Commercial Driver's License, but less than 6 months of experience will be required to complete a paid driver training program.
• Grocery Store and Consumer Products Experience: Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus.

What We Offer

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary of up to $29.43 per hour, based on experience. Additional local incentives may apply, such as an extra week of pay, referral bonuses, and more.

Career Growth Opportunities:

At Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, we're committed to developing and growing our employees. We offer a range of career growth opportunities, including training programs, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment and Culture:

Our company culture is built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with a team of passionate and dedicated employees. We value diversity, inclusion, and community involvement, and we're committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

How to Apply

Ready to join our team and start delivering happiness to consumers across Texas? Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application. We can't wait to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.