Driver Merchandiser

Job Summary

The Driver Merchandiser at Heartland Coca-Cola is responsible for driving and delivering pre‑ordered product to assigned accounts on specified routes.

• Delivers products to customers on assigned route. Merchandise, displays and rotates products according to company standards. Picks up company property from customer locations and collects returns.
• Utilize computer technology to create customer invoices, collect money due, and settle all customer accounts daily.
• Provides excellent customer service and meets customers’ expectations through communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow‑up.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures including DOT regulations.
• Collaborates cross‑functionally with other departments to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Must be 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. CDL license must cover both automatic and manual vehicles. Illinois residents are required to have a CDL issued from the state of Illinois.
• Prior experience using a pallet jack is preferred. Ability to obtain powered industrial truck certification upon hire is required.
• Pre‑employment background check is required.

• Speaking:
  Constantly with customers (investigates, negotiates, recommends, reports, etc.)
• Acute vision:
  Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents)
• Typing:
  Frequently using electronic devices for day‑to‑day business (order confirmation, instant messaging, texting)
• Mobility:
  Frequent travel throughout customer locations (walking in backrooms, aisles, greeting customers)
• Bending/Squatting:
  Frequently (lifting and placing product from the truck to the ground or from pallets to shelf)
• Lifting:
  Frequent—lift 50 lbs. or less (full cases of product)
• Pushing/pulling:
  Frequent use of manual carts
• Climbing:
  Frequent entering and exiting the cab of a truck
• Driving:
  Constant travel between customer locations
• Ability to work in environments where temperatures vary with the seasons

We offer a competitive benefits package to full‑time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. Part‑time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly.