CDL Driver Trainee

pDescription/ppCoca-Cola, with its many brands, has been recognized and enjoyed by people around the world for over a century. Founded in 1956, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country is a family owned, regional Bottler serving portions of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming./ppbr//ppEvery day we honor our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Respect through encouraging our team members to develop, grow and serve. Together we become more effective and productive… in life and work./ppbr//ppRefresh your career and join us in refreshing the world!/ppbr//ppstrongApply Today!/strong/pullistrongHourly pay for the/strong strongRoute Sales Trainee/strong strongrole is $17.00/strong strongper hour./strong/lilistrongRobust benefits package including 100% paid employee health, dental and vision options!/strong/lilistrong100% Employer Paid Life Insurance for Employees/strong/lilistrong401K With Employer Match/strong/lilistrongProduct Discounts/strong/lilistrongMuch more!/strong/li/ulpustrongWhat will you do as a Route Sales Trainee?/strong/u/ppbr//ppAs a part of the Sales Team, the Route Sales Trainee is responsible for learning techniques of developing sales, distribution and merchandising of products on various routes in a continuous effort to provide superior customer service and maximize sales amp; volume growth through developing and maintaining strong customer relationships. The Route Sales Trainee also learns the elements of maintaining product availability and merchandising products at all designated accounts, including ensuring that all beverage sections, racks, displays and vendors are completely filled according to Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country standards./ppbr//ppustrongESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/u/pulliLearn and become proficient at running the hand-held device and generating accurate invoices./liliLearn all routes and becomes efficient at sale and delivery of products on any route in a timely manner./liliFill, merchandise and rotate product on displays and in cold drink equipment according to CCBCHC standards./liliTransport, replace and maintain Point of Sale advertising as appropriate for accounts./liliDevelop sales skills in an effort to grow volume in assigned accounts through product distribution, display, and promotional activity./liliLearn processes that ensure proper accounting of product, cash and assets for route activity./liliLearn and become proficient at accurately and efficiently invoicing and collecting monies due./liliFoster relationships with account personnel and provide superior customer service to all accounts through daily communication, problem resolution and appropriate follow up./liliEnsure neat appearance of all CCBCHC equipment and product in assigned accounts./liliMaintain clean and organized back room and manage trade breakage in assigned accounts./liliLearn the process of and become proficient at performing required vehicle checks and load checks according to CCBCHC standard practices./liliMaintain CCBCHC quality assurance standards at every account./liliMaintain a safe working environment./liliMaintain professional, team relationships with co-workers and customers./liliMonitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities./liliConform with, abide by, and re-enforce all regulations, policies, work procedures, and processes./liliOn time, follow through on commitments made to customers and co-workers./li/ulpustrongJOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/strong/u/pulliAbility to operate a two or four-wheeled hand-truck./liliAbility to operate all types of industrial power trucks./liliAbility to obtain a Class A CDL and ability to learn to operate a Class A CDL tractor and trailer understand and remain in compliance with all CDL requirements and have a motor vehicle driving history that meets CCBCHC guidelines./liliAbility to pass and maintain DOT physical requirements./liliAdaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace./liliBusiness Acumen – Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues./liliCommunication – Ability to effectively, clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing./liliDecision Making – Display willingness to make critical decisions while following company practices./liliEnthusiasm – Bring energy to the day-to-day as well as long-term tasks and plans./liliJudgment – Display willingness to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment./liliPlanning amp; Organizing – Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans./liliReliability – Demonstrate regular attendance and availability to staff and management./liliQuality Management – Demonstrate commitment to improve and promote quality in all operating areas./liliSafety amp; Security – Promote and personally observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials and properly./liliHonesty, Integrity, Trust amp; Respect – Must be seen as truthful and credible and exhibit respectful behavior in all actions representing the company./li/ulpRequirements/ppustrongEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/strong/u/pulliHigh school diploma or GED preferred/lili1-3 years of general work experience preferred/liliPrior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus/liliCustomer service experience preferred/li/ulpustrongTRAINING REQUIREMENTS/strong/u/pulliNew Hire Orientation/liliCompany’s Inter-Active Safety Training and other safety training as required/liliAnnual Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Training/liliMay be asked to demonstrate truck driving abilities/li/ulpustrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS/strong/u/pulliWork involves walking, talking and hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects./liliVision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus when using computer terminal./liliMust be able to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach./li/ulpustrongPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)/strong/u/pulliNone/li/ulpustrongWORK ENVIRONMENT/strong/u/pulliThe noise level in the work environment can be moderately noisy due to manufacturing and/or warehousing equipment in operation./liliMust be willing to travel to other company locations approximately 10% and attend out-of-town training and/or seminars./liliMust be available to work some weekends and some holidays./li/ulpstrongThis job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills./strong/ppbr//ppemstrongCoca-Cola Bottling Company High country is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, requires pre-employment drug testing for all applicable positions and adheres to an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace./strong/em/p