Driver Trainee (CDL Permit)

About ABARTA

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is a family-owned company committed to being a visible, engaged partner to the customers and communities we serve. We value diversity and individuality and when you thrive, we thrive. ABARTA offers the perks of a large corporation with the personalized touch of a smaller company. We are a workplace that encourages sharing ideas in a supportive environment, growing professionally, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and interacting with all levels of the organization. We would love for you to become a part of our family to help make our vision of Quenching the Thirst of Our Neighbors a reality!

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, starting at 5:00 AM.

Starting from $19+ per hour (based on experience).

Additional Perks:

• $125 for new safety shoes on your first day!
• Uniforms provided! 
• Up to two weeks of paid time off in your first year, and three weeks the following year!
• As an ABARTA Coca-Cola associate, you can benefit from the great perks and discounts with many other companies we get through Coke!

Summary

The Driver Trainee helps the Driver Merchandiser with route deliveries and merchandising of all products. The Driver Trainee will maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the company and will start training to acquire a CDL license in preparation of obtaining the position of Driver.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers on an assigned route.
• Merchandise, display, and rotate products according to company standards.
• Invoice and Collect amounts due, settle accounts daily.
• Pick up company property & returns.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, preferred.
• Valid CDL Class A Permit required and driving record within MVR policy guidelines required.
• Experience delivering packaged goods within a local market area, including driving on local streets and navigating busy parking lots.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to check a load for accuracy and stability.
• 1-3 years of general work experience required.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Local delivery experience preferred.
• Prior grocery store and/or consumer products experience a plus.
• Ability to operate a two- or four-wheel dolly.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach.
• Must be able to obtain CDL Class A license within 90 days.

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