Driver Transport

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company! Transport Drivers are responsible for driving a tractor trailer to deliver products between Coca‑Cola facilities. Drivers are typically local and are back at home at the end of each day. Job Responsibilities Transports finished goods from a Coca‑Cola Production or Distribution Center to an outlying Coca‑Cola Distribution Center. Load and unload finished goods using a forklift or pallet jack. Connect or disconnect the trailer at the facility destination. Verify load and seal numbers. Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures including DOT regulations. Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment to company standards. Job Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of one year of work experience required. 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. Ability to drive both manual and automatic trucks required. Prior experience using powered pallet jack preferred. Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification upon hire is required. Pre‑employment background check is required. Physical Requirements 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. Pay $32.60 an hour Benefits Full‑time employees receive a competitive benefits package 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr