Position Summary
The Delivery Driver/Merchandiser is responsible for safely transporting and delivering products to assigned retail accounts while ensuring products are properly stocked, rotated, merchandised, and displayed according to M.K. Distributors' standards.
This position combines delivery and merchandising responsibilities and requires an individual who is dependable, safety-conscious, organized, physically capable, and committed to providing excellent customer service. The employee will work directly with retail accounts and is expected to maintain a professional and positive image of M.K. Distributors at all times.
General Expectations
The Delivery Driver/Merchandiser represents M.K. Distributors while working in retail accounts throughout the assigned Magnolia territory. Safety, reliability, customer service, product presentation, inventory accuracy, and compliance with company standards are essential components of this position.
M.K. Distributors is committed to training and supporting employees in successfully performing their job responsibilities. Specific training, licensing, DOT, and insurability requirements are subject to company policies and applicable regulations.
Job Responsibilities
- Safely operate assigned company vehicles and equipment.
- Load, transport, and deliver products to assigned retail accounts accurately and efficiently.
- Manage truck inventory and complete required daily inventory reconciliation.
- Collect and reconcile payments from retail accounts when applicable.
- Stock, rotate, and merchandise products in designated coolers, shelves, and displays.
- Rotate inventory to maintain product freshness and help prevent out-of-stocks between deliveries.
- Maintain existing displays and assist in building new displays that are organized, properly priced, visually appealing, and compliant with company and supplier standards.
- Ensure products are merchandised according to product specifications and company guidelines.
- Maintain strong, professional relationships with retailers, coworkers, and customers.
- Maintain assigned company vehicles and equipment in good working condition and promptly report any issues.
- Participate in weekend pull-up rotations as required.
- Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times.
- Complete all required company and safety training successfully and in a timely manner.
- Follow all company policies, safety procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
- Perform other delivery, merchandising, and route-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Valid driver's license with a clean and acceptable driving record.
- Must be insurable by M.K. Distributors' commercial insurance carrier.
- CDL preferred but not required.
- Successful completion of all required DOT testing, including drug testing, when applicable.
- Basic math and legible writing skills.
- Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
- Dependable, reliable, and accountable for completing assigned duties.
- Ability to work independently and manage an assigned route efficiently.
- Ability to create and maintain organized, attractive product displays.
- Ability to successfully perform the essential physical functions of the position, including any required job simulation testing.
Physical Requirements
- Routinely lift and move products weighing approximately 25–75 pounds.
- Regularly bend, stoop, reach, climb, push, pull, and perform other physical movements necessary for delivery and merchandising.
- Work inside retail accounts, stockrooms, and coolers.
- Frequent exposure to cold temperatures while stocking and rotating products in coolers.
- Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions during deliveries.
- Ability to safely move products using hand trucks, carts, and other delivery equipment.