CDL Driver Trainee

The Coca-Cola Company • Grand Forks, ND

431d • $37,440 - $37,440

About The Position

The CDL Driver Trainee position at Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is designed for individuals looking to develop their skills in sales, distribution, and customer service within the beverage industry. The role involves learning to operate delivery routes, manage product merchandising, and foster strong customer relationships while ensuring compliance with company standards and safety regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3 years of general work experience preferred.
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate a two or four-wheeled hand-truck.
• Ability to operate all types of industrial power trucks.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL and learn to operate a Class A CDL tractor and trailer.
• Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn and become proficient at running the hand-held device and generating accurate invoices.
• Learn all routes and become efficient at sale and delivery of products on any route in a timely manner.
• Fill, merchandise and rotate product on displays and in cold drink equipment according to CCBCHC standards.
• Transport, replace and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for accounts.
• Develop sales skills to grow volume in assigned accounts through product distribution, display, and promotional activity.
• Learn processes that ensure proper accounting of product, cash and assets for route activity.
• Learn and become proficient at accurately and efficiently invoicing and collecting monies due.
• Foster relationships with account personnel and provide superior customer service to all accounts through daily communication, problem resolution and appropriate follow up.
• Ensure neat appearance of all CCBCHC equipment and product in assigned accounts.
• Maintain clean and organized back room and manage trade breakage in assigned accounts.
• Learn the process of and become proficient at performing required vehicle checks and load checks according to CCBCHC standard practices.
• Maintain CCBCHC quality assurance standards at every account.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain professional, team relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
• Conform with, abide by, and re-enforce all regulations, policies, work procedures, and processes.
• On time, follow through on commitments made to customers and co-workers.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $18.00 per hour.
• 100% paid employee health, dental and vision options.
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees.
• 401K With Employer Match.
• Product Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED