CDL Trainer

CDL Trainer At Swire Coca-Cola

Swire Coca-Cola is a family-owned bottling company with a history spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about.

What Does A CDL Trainer Do At Swire Coca-Cola?

This position is responsible for training and preparing individuals to attain their CDL Class A and or B License for a Driver Merchandising position. The role requires using effective teaching skills; it also requires understanding and adhering to state, DOT regulations and Swire Safety policies. This role is responsible for teaching both classroom theory and behind-the-wheel training curriculum.

• Train and prepare candidates to successfully attain CDL-A/B license.
• Ensure active status and compliance toward the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Maintains all records and compliance documents for training program.
• Responsible for training in-outlet delivery expectations and service standards.
• Ensures functional handheld computer knowledge of trainees.
• Manage drivers
• Staff, train, evaluate and develop team members
• Maintain positive customer relationships and resolve customer issues
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or GED) or equivalent certification required
• Class A CDL License and a clean driving record within MVR guidelines required. CDL license needs to cover both automatic and manual vehicles. required
• Interstate License required
• 2+ years' experience driving a commercial motor vehicle requiring CDL A OR a minimum of two years of experience as a behind-the-wheel commercial motor vehicle instructor required
• Ability to drive manual transmission preferred
• Must meet any state qualification requirements for commercial motor vehicle instructors.
• Must be 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Comfortable facilitating training with computer and hands on delivery.
• Will be required to attend and successfully pass CDL Instructor certification via 3rd Party.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Able to be certified on manual and powered pallet jacks (includes hand trucks).
• Ability to use various computer applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customer, clients and team members

Come and join our Sparkling team! Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre-employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review. Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle. All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.