Delivery Merchandiser; CDL A

Job Details

Locations: Boone, Hickory

Pay Range: $180.72/day, pay will increase when moved into permanent route

Schedule: 5am - completion of day duties

Requisition : 258958

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The Delivery Merchandiser Trainee is a fast‑paced position responsible for learning and becoming efficient in the daily duties of route delivery and merchandising in all disciplines, including stocking and facing products on shelves and displays, in coolers and cooling vaults. This individual should be capable of giving route relief when and where needed and be prepared to take a permanent route assignment in any route delivery discipline.

• Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain required licensing within 10 weeks of training start. Under supervision, learn processes and gain the skills necessary to service customers using all equipment utilized in the delivery process such as invoicing with a handheld device; begin and end of shift check‑in, out accounting procedures for cash and paperwork accountability. Properly secure company assets and inventory, and safely handle products upon delivery at customer locations.
• Learn and develop merchandising habits and techniques to ensure customer and consumer satisfaction while meeting company merchandising standards. Understand how to execute commercial plans in customer outlets.
• Develop good rotation practices and the importance of point of sales such as racks and shippers; learn how to build and maintain displays, product facing, brand order, and proper backroom management.
• Develop customer service skills by working with our customers to understand their needs and communicating back to the appropriate manager any customer service issues.
• Act responsibly while executing job functions, promoting personal safety and the safe use of equipment. Learn and adhere to company safety standards, equipment safety, and all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules regarding DOT and Hours of Service.

• Beverage, delivery industry knowledge
• Customer management
• Continuous improvement and initiative
• Sales ability
• Safety‑focused
• Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, stocking, merchandising, or retail management experience is strongly preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Self‑motivated with a high degree of integrity and ability to perform duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis
• Dependability, initiative, professional demeanor, and sound judgment
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, continuous lifting environment
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly and multiple times a day
• Availability and willingness to work some weekends and holidays

• Valid driver’s license for your state of residency and excellent driving history reflected in a seven‑year Motor Vehicle Report.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL), not required for hire.
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements.

Work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non‑temperature controlled.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.