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Mahaska

Bottles drinks and supplies food to businesses

Driver Trainee

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Norfolk, NE, USA
In Person
Vehicle Operation & DeliveryDelivery & Courier Driving
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Possess the ability to work independently and be dependable.
  • Be able to work outdoors and lift up to 50 pounds, and maneuver a two-wheel cart weighing up to 200 pounds.
  • Have a Class A commercial driver's license or be able to obtain one; the company provides training and covers the cost.
  • Be willing to learn and able to work in a team environment.
  • Be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
  • Pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening process; a positive screening result does not automatically disqualify an applicant and will be reviewed individually.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver beverage products, fill coolers and displays, rotate merchandise, and maintain established accounts.
  • Learn various routes, cover vacations, and gain experience across the delivery team year-round.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous sales and route-driving experience is not required.

About the company

Mahaska bottles and distributes beverages and supplies food, snacks and coffee to retailers, workplaces and other commercial customers. Its portfolio combines Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper franchise products with proprietary and partner brands, spanning soft drinks, water, energy drinks and craft beer. The company works with beverage brands from formulation and manufacturing through marketing and placement on retail shelves, while its distribution operation handles recurring product deliveries. It also installs and services vending, coffee and water equipment for commercial customer sites. Founded in 1889, Mahaska is headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oskaloosa, IA

Founded

1889

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What believers are saying

  • Mahaska covers Class A license training costs for selected Driver Trainee candidates: full-time Norfolk role, no route-driving experience required.
  • Mahaska employees get purchasing savings: discounted product purchases cover up to five cases each week.
  • Mahaska diversifies equipment income: Manitowoc ice machines are available for sale, lease or rent.

What critics are saying

  • Mahaska's full-range distribution is regional: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and parts of Illinois, Missouri and South Dakota.
  • Mahaska's Norfolk regional truck-driving role requires flexibility: full-time days run up to 14 hours, with some weekends when needed.
  • Physical demands accompany Mahaska's Norfolk Merchandiser role: full-time work requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended twisting and bending.

What makes Mahaska unique

  • Mahaska pools bottling capacity: its Wis-Pak shareholder membership consolidates manufacturing across company locations.
  • Mahaska turns breakrooms into stores: its micro markets combine self-checkout with customized fresh-food selections.
  • Mahaska builds cold-food safeguards into vending: machines use computer-monitored temperature regulation.

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