Driver Trainee

Schedule: 5:00 am Requisition ID: 257597 Locations: Elyria Pay: $22.55/hr Benefits Competitive Benefits: Health coverage + paid time off Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve Training & Support: Ongoing learning opportunities Job Overview 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, as well as being prepared to take a permanent route assignment in any route delivery discipline. Duties & Responsibilities Learn to drive a Class A CDL vehicle and obtain required licensing within 10 weeks of training start date. Under supervision learn processes, and gain the skills necessary to service customers using all equipment utilized in the delivery process such as invoicing using 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 while safely and properly handling products upon delivery at customer locations Learn and develop merchandising habits and techniques to ensure customer and consumer satisfaction while ensuring Company merchandising standards are met and understand how to execute commercial plans in our customer’s outlets Develop good rotation practices and the importance of point of sales such as racks and shippers; learn how to effectively build and maintain displays of our products, product facing, and brand order along with proper backroom management of our products Develop customer service skills by working with our customers to understand their needs and communicating back to the appropriate manager any customer service issues Responsible for appropriate behavior while executing job functions, promoting personal safety, and the safe use of needed equipment. Learn and adhere to company standards on safety, equipment safety, and proper usage and learns all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules regarding DOT and Hours of Service Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of the beverage, delivery industry Customer management Continuous improvement and initiative Sales ability Safety‑focused Previous route delivery, direct store delivery, stocking, merchandising products, or retail management experience is strongly preferred Strong customer service skills Self‑motivated with a high degree of integrity and able to perform job duties with minimal supervision on a timely basis Dependable, initiative, professional demeanor, and ability to exercise 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 Minimum Qualifications Valid driver’s license for your state of residency and excellent driving history reflected in the seven‑year Motor Vehicle Report will be reviewed Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL), not required for hire Ability to pass and maintain D.O.T. physical requirements Preferred Qualifications N/A Work Environment Work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non‑temperature controlled. Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr