Local CDL A Truck Driver Date: Nov 3, 2024 Location: Colchester, VT, US, 05446 + Compensation: $30.00/hour, $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus + Schedule: Monday - Friday; 5 am start time until route is complete, typically an 8-10 hour shift. Some weekend availability may be needed as part of a 5-day schedule. + Basic Requirements: At least 21+, CDL-A license, able to pass DOT Background Why Join Coke Northeast? Culture - At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we deliver more than your favorite beverages. We deliver on a promise – to live our values by investing in our people, focusing on our customers, and championing the communities we are fortunate to serve. Career Development - At Coke Northeast, the career growth is truly endless. We continue to expand our territories through the Northeast bringing new opportunities to our employees to move up within our organization. Most of our Senior Leadership began as summer help! Diversity - Our Sales Centers and Production Centers throughout the Northeast are filled with an array of personalities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our focus is to build a team that can bring refreshing new ideas and insights to the table and that begins with our diverse workforce. Job Description Behind the wheel of every shiny red Coca-Cola truck is a professional driver with a mission to deliver the greatest beverage brands with exceptional customer service. At Coke Northeast, our drivers play a vital part in making sure all of our iconic Coca-Cola products get to our local stores, restaurants, cafeterias or vending machines on time and in full. The Driver Merchandiser is responsible for efficiently delivering product to customers in a courteous, professional, compliant, safe and timely manner. In this role, the Driver Merchandiser is also responsible for stocking product on shelves and in coolers while ensuring that appropriate rotation standards are maintained. Finally, as with all our drivers, the Driver Merchandiser serves as an ambassador of our company and the world’s most recognized brands. Essential Duties & Responsibilities + Deliver products to customers on assigned routes + Merchandise, display and rotate products according to company standards + Pick up company property and returns + Move, lift and load product and company property + Invoice and collect amounts due; settle accounts daily + Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures + Provide superior customer service and foster relationships with store management and personnel Job Requirements + Class A Commercial Driver’s License & Clean MVR Required + High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred + 1-3 years of general work experience required + 1+ years of commercial driving experience preferred + Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, stocking, merchandising, retail management and/or customer service experience preferred + Must have the ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach + Must have the ability to push and pull manual and powered material handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck etc.) containing product loads for a minimum of 100 yards without assistance + Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity and be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis Benefits & Perks: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Day 1!!! 401K with Company Match, Paid Time-Off, Life Insurance, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more! *Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance* About Coke Northeast: At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast. Still interested in learning more about our company and culture? Take a few minutes to watch the videos below: Day in the Life of Coca-Cola Employees: + Order Builders (Warehouse) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxTLMHsS0TY) + Truck Driver (Distribution) + Merchandisers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nQ01OCL7w8) + Fleet & Cooler Technicians + Machine Operator & Quality Assurance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqE4sJE14WE) Coke Northeast Employees on Career Growth: + Paul (Human Resources) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dXDllbaL0k) + Rodney (District Sales Manager) + Susannah (Sr. Director of Public Affairs and Comm) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bki6wHZ\_p-c) BACKGROUND VERIFICATION: Coke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company. Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Depending on position, drug screen results and/or driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Northeast’s guidelines to determine eligibility for the position. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: Coke Northeast 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. IND-BUR