Driver Lead

Driver Lead - Chattanooga, TN 

The Driver Lead is responsible for delivering product to small and large format accounts on a predetermined route for advance sales, maintaining strong customer rapport, quality service, and effective merchandising of products. The Driver Lead will also be responsible for training all new hires for all Driving and Merchandising positions or general re-training when necessary.

Shift and Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 4:00 PM until route is finished
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Local routes

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to scheduled accounts in good condition and within scheduled delivery time.
• Assure brands and packages are rotated properly safeguarding against past-dated products available to consumers.
• Accountable for cash/credit proceeds and products removed from inventories.
• Compute and record transactions and convey all related cash, checks and documents to Route Auditor at conclusion of work shift.
• Provide shelf merchandising to stores upon request by manager or customer.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in accordance to applicable safety regulations.
• Deliver product for UDS, Bulk, Night Transport or Merchandising routes when vacations or days off need to be taken by the normal driver or merchandiser.
• Act as a support/fill in for the Distribution Supervisor duties that may include: Kronos, JJ Keller, and any/all other reporting functions of the DS role.
• The Driver Lead will also share in the opening, closing, and weekend “on call” duties of the Branch.

• Pay starting at $29.83 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $31.02 per hour in the quarter after their 6 month anniversary.
• Benefits, subject to eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
• 2 years of delivery experience and face to face customer interaction
• 1 year of commercial driving experience
• 21 years of age or older
• Lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly
• Valid Class A CDL

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Salary : $30 - $31