Heartland Coca-Cola
Driver in Training
Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Days/Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8‑hour days.
Job Summary The Driver in Training is a paid training position to obtain a Commercial Driver License through the Heartland CDL Training Program. Upon successful completion of the program, placement into a CDL driver position will be provided.
Job Responsibilities
Attend the Heartland Coca‑Cola driver training program.
Complete the program satisfactorily within the guidelines and obtain a CDL.
Complete company‑specific training such as outlet‑specific instruction, driver handheld usage, customer service, and safety.
Maintain employment with Heartland Coca‑Cola for a period of two years.
Complete other duties as assigned, such as merchandising or assisting in distribution or warehouse, when not actively participating in training.
Job Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum one year of work experience required.
Prior retail customer service experience preferred.
Prior merchandising or warehouse/order‑builder experience preferred.
Meet admission guidelines for the Heartland Program.
Must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record within MVR guidelines.
Must have completed applicable knowledge testing and hold a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) before entering the program.
Complete all background checks upon conditional offer, including criminal record check, DOT drug and alcohol testing, DOT physical exam, and motor vehicle record check.
Prior experience using a pallet jack preferred. Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification upon hire is required.
Must be able to read, speak, and write English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, and make entries on reports and records.
Physical Requirements
Speaking: Constantly with customers (investigates, negotiates, recommends, reports, etc.).
Acute vision: Constant (observing near and far, reading documents).
Typing: Frequently using electronic devices for day‑to‑day business (order confirmation, texting).
Mobility: Frequent travel throughout customer locations (walking in backrooms, aisles, greeting customers).
Bending/Squatting: Frequently (lifting and placing product from the truck to the ground or from pallets to shelves).
Lifting: Frequent – lift 50 lbs. or less (full cases of product).
Pushing/pulling: Frequent use of manual carts.
Climbing: Frequent entering and exiting the cab of a truck.
Driving: Frequent travel as assigned.
Pay $17.00 an hour.
About Heartland Coca‑Cola Heartland Coca‑Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality Coca‑Cola and Monster beverages across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois, offering a broad range of non‑alcoholic drinks. We value our people, customers, and community, driving our passion to work and win together as a team.
Benefits and Other Information We offer a competitive benefits package to full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. Part‑time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.
Pre‑Employment Background Check Pre‑employment background check is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Heartland Coca‑Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly.
Requisition ID: 242679.
Company: Heartland Coca‑Cola Bottling Company, LLC.
Employment type: Part‑time.
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Job Summary The Driver in Training is a paid training position to obtain a Commercial Driver License through the Heartland CDL Training Program. Upon successful completion of the program, placement into a CDL driver position will be provided.
Job Responsibilities
Attend the Heartland Coca‑Cola driver training program.
Complete the program satisfactorily within the guidelines and obtain a CDL.
Complete company‑specific training such as outlet‑specific instruction, driver handheld usage, customer service, and safety.
Maintain employment with Heartland Coca‑Cola for a period of two years.
Complete other duties as assigned, such as merchandising or assisting in distribution or warehouse, when not actively participating in training.
Job Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum one year of work experience required.
Prior retail customer service experience preferred.
Prior merchandising or warehouse/order‑builder experience preferred.
Meet admission guidelines for the Heartland Program.
Must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record within MVR guidelines.
Must have completed applicable knowledge testing and hold a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) before entering the program.
Complete all background checks upon conditional offer, including criminal record check, DOT drug and alcohol testing, DOT physical exam, and motor vehicle record check.
Prior experience using a pallet jack preferred. Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification upon hire is required.
Must be able to read, speak, and write English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, and make entries on reports and records.
Physical Requirements
Speaking: Constantly with customers (investigates, negotiates, recommends, reports, etc.).
Acute vision: Constant (observing near and far, reading documents).
Typing: Frequently using electronic devices for day‑to‑day business (order confirmation, texting).
Mobility: Frequent travel throughout customer locations (walking in backrooms, aisles, greeting customers).
Bending/Squatting: Frequently (lifting and placing product from the truck to the ground or from pallets to shelves).
Lifting: Frequent – lift 50 lbs. or less (full cases of product).
Pushing/pulling: Frequent use of manual carts.
Climbing: Frequent entering and exiting the cab of a truck.
Driving: Frequent travel as assigned.
Pay $17.00 an hour.
About Heartland Coca‑Cola Heartland Coca‑Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality Coca‑Cola and Monster beverages across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois, offering a broad range of non‑alcoholic drinks. We value our people, customers, and community, driving our passion to work and win together as a team.
Benefits and Other Information We offer a competitive benefits package to full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. Part‑time employees are eligible for paid time off, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.
Pre‑Employment Background Check Pre‑employment background check is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Heartland Coca‑Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly.
Requisition ID: 242679.
Company: Heartland Coca‑Cola Bottling Company, LLC.
Employment type: Part‑time.
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