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Form of workClass C CDL Driver
Champaign, Il 61821
Are you experienced in sales and looking for growth? Do you possess qualities like integrity and honesty? Here at Pepsi Cola an independent bottling company, we are looking for a driver that can operate in a fast paced environment. In this role you will be responsible for acquiring and building business relationships while delivering Pepsi Cola products.
JOB SUMMARY
- Responsible for sales & delivery of Pepsi-Cola and allied brand products.
- Greet key account contact on every visit to customer.
- Keep all equipment in accounts clean and in working order while efficiently filling them.
- Collect all funds from each vendor and refer any repair of equipment to our Vending Service Department.
- Full Line Vending Report filled out daily – five customers visited today to improve service, selection and volume, money bag count, accounts serviced.
- Maintain truck cleanliness inside cab – fill out DOT report daily, check fluids weekly.
- Maintain truck inventory and routing of customers to maximize sales, minimize inefficiencies, reduce damaged and OOC.
- Work hours are Monday through Friday 6am to 4pm (Monday through Thursday check in is 3pm and Friday is 2pm)
- Holiday hours - weekend holidays vs weekday holidays – holidays that fall on weekdays you are expected to work (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day). List of holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day)
- Route Coverage – if the route you are running is unable to be completed during the normal work week (Mon-Fri) due to an unscheduled absence or Swing man is unavailable, you will be required to finish the route the following day, even if it falls on a weekend.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum high school education.
- Previous sales or route sales experience.
- Good verbal communication and people skills, including tact and diplomacy.
- Possess and maintain a valid and complete Class C with air brake endorsement Commercial Driver’s License with all DMV, medical and legal clearances to provide for and allow use of said license.
Drivers with any of the following are ineligible for hire or continued employment because they will be declared as uninsurable by our insurance company:
- Ability to perform physical functions which will include the lifting and moving of 50 pounds or more and pulling cart with load weighing up to 220 pounds.
- Applicant must be physically able, on a three-hour average to lift from the ground to chest, 11 to 20 pounds ten times an hour, 21 to 25 pounds seven times and hour, 31 to 40 pounds two times an hour and over fifty pounds one time an hour.
- Prolonged sitting, standing, twisting, and bending.
- Physical mobility to make frequent trips from vehicle to customer premises.
- Ability to promote a positive, professional image of Pepsi-Cola.
- Strong decision-making capabilities.
- Manual dexterity to operate handheld computing devices.
- Ability to speak, read, and writes the English language.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Repetitive motion of arms, hands, and wrists required.
- Required to collect and secure funds from equipment.
- Basic knowledge of vending equipment operation.
- Willingness to be on call rotation for weekend work.
