About the position
The Driver Shuttle position at Coca-Cola UNITED is a vital role within the Southern Pine Department, specifically at the Montgomery Offsite Warehouse. This non-touch freight position involves the transportation of finished goods from the production plant and raw materials from the warehouse to the plant. The work schedule is set for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday, from 5 PM to 5 AM, ensuring that drivers are home every night after their shifts. The role is designed to promote a fast-paced environment that encourages a healthy lifestyle while providing opportunities for career advancement through on-the-job training and support. In this position, drivers are responsible for ensuring that all loads are picked up from the plant without delays, maintaining the timely delivery of both finished goods and raw materials. This includes ensuring that all trailers are in place for successful startups and shutdowns, filling out and maintaining daily inspection sheets for shuttle tractors and trailers, and notifying the Service Department or Facility Manager of any issues. The role also requires drivers to work collaboratively with peers, management, and customers to achieve productivity goals, which typically involve pulling 12-14 loads per shift. Additionally, drivers may be required to perform occasional over-the-road driving and assist in the warehouse as needed to maintain overall productivity. Coca-Cola UNITED values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) match. The company is committed to supporting internal career growth and providing a work environment that promotes teamwork and safety.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all loads are picked up from the plant as they are loaded with no delays.
- Maintain that all trailers are always in place for both the plant and the warehouse for successful startups and shutdowns.
- Ensure all deliveries for finished goods and raw materials are on time.
- Fill out and maintain daily inspection sheets for shuttle tractors/trailers and notify the Service Department, Supervisors, and/or Facility Manager of any problems.
- Work productively with peers, management, and customers to achieve facility productivity goals (12-14 loads pulled per shift, per driver).
- Report lack of work and/or any production issues immediately to the supervisor.
- Work in the warehouse as needed to maintain productivity for both the shuttle and warehouse.
- Perform occasional over-the-road driving as required.
- Complete appropriate duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 21 years old.
- Class A Commercial Driver's License required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies.
- Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines.
- Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets.
- Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6+ months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work safely and securely.
- Ability to receive and follow instructions.
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork, problem solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use dolly up and down 50 times per shift.
- Ability to enter and exit cab of tractor an average of 100 times daily.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and typing and frequent exposure to water, chemicals, and noise.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required.
Benefits
- Two weeks paid vacation within the first year.
- Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan.
- Dental, vision, and flex spending.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company paid life insurance ($50,000).
- Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto).
- Paid maternity & paternity leave.
- Paid holiday & sick time.
- 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%).
- Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs, and much more).
- Competitive Compensation paid weekly.
- CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition.
