thinkrun Co., Ltd. Full-time & Part-time Job Information

No Experience Required! Challenge yourself with your ability to "think" and motivation, you can grow into the person you want to be.

We have a system to promote from part-time to a permanent position, and we offer a broad range of job opportunities within drivers, headquarters work, and more!
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of education, gender, national origin, disability, or other factors. We support everyone who shares the company's philosophy and works hard towards personal development.

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Large Transportation Truck Driver (10 Tons): Transport products from the core warehouse to sales offices and large distribution centers. Products are transported and delivered with a rollbox, and a forklift is used for pallets. There is no bulk loading but some bulk unloading. Approximately 3 deliveries are handled per day.; View Large Transportation Truck Driver Jobs (10 Tons)

Large Delivery Truck Driver (8 Tons): Delivering Coca-Cola products to supermarkets, drugstores and other large retailers. There is not long-distance driving and you can work on your own schedule. There is less physical burden by transporting products on rollbox.; View Large Delivery Truck Driver Jobs (8 Tons)

Store Delivery Driver (3 to 4 Tons): Route delivery of Coca-Cola products to supermarkets, drugstores, liquor stores, restaurants in the assigned area. Duties may include delivering to major convenience stores and delivering fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), depending on the sales office.; View Store Delivery Driver
Jobs (3 to 4 Tons)

Vending Machine Management Staff (2 to 3.5 Tons): Operating vending machines from Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan. Delivering with 2 to 3.5 tons trucks to manage 15 to 20 vending machines per day, collect payments, refill products, collect empty containers, clean vending machines, and so on. Also, matching the products to the location of the vending machines is one of the important job for the operators.; View Vending Machine Management Staff Jobs (2 to 3.5 Tons)

Warehouse and Office Staff: Warehouse staff are responsible for managing the inventory of Coca-Cola products, planning shipments, and using forklifts to move products in and out of the warehouse. Office staff are responsible for general clerical work such as checking inventory in the warehouse, placing orders and issuing slips.; View Warehouse and Office Staff Jobs

Sales Support and Merchandise Display Staff: Visit stores to restock Coca-Cola products, display new products, and create and secure opportunities for sales. Using your idea and skill to set up promotional materials and create seasonal displays to draw out the appeal of the products with the goal of increasing sales.; View Sales Support and Merchandise Display Staff Jobs

Sales Staff: Perform general sales activities for Coca-Cola products. Main responsibilities include developing new business for the installation of vending machines, introducing new products to retail stores, receiving product orders, and creating and securing sales opportunities. You will also visit restaurants to propose drink options, etc.; View Sales Staff Jobs

Head Office Staff: Work in the administrative department at the head office in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Supporting our approximately 3,000 employees from driver and sales departments through by all aspects of HR, accounting, legal and general affairs.; View Head Office Staff Jobs

At a Glance

Gender Ratio: 78% are male and 22% are female. The female ratio has increased by 5 points in the past three years. We are working to create a work environment where people can thrive at any stage of life, regardless of gender or age.

Age Ratio: 36% are in their 20s and 30s, and 53% are in their 40s and 50s. We have employees of a wide range of ages, and many of our members have been with us for over 10 years. There are a variety of positions within the company, so you can change careers based on your goals, age, physical strength, etc.

Why thinkrun?

No Experience Required: Although job duties vary depending on the position, we have many staff members who started with no experience and are thriving in their respective positions. Senior employees acting as mentors will support you in your daily work, so you can work with confidence even if you have no experience.

Transportation Allowance: We provide up to 50,000 yen per month for commuting expenses. Except for some sales offices in urban areas, commuting by car is possible, so you do not need to worry about train or bus times. Please confirm company regulations in the job description or when applying for a position.

Support for Obtaining Qualifications: After starting work, employees can obtain qualifications necessary for their job with company support (expenses paid). Automobile driving licenses (semi-medium, medium, and large) and qualifications for forklift operation, operation management, maintenance management, and sanitation management are great job assets.

Bonuses: For full-time and contract employees, we pay a monthly salary plus a bonus twice a year based on performance. Contribute to improving the performance of the sales office and the company through outstanding teamwork to increase your personal income.

Continuous Employment Incentive: Established in 1971, thinkrun has been in business for more than 50 years. Many of our employees have been with us for many years, and we have an employment incentive program to reward their contributions. 200,000 yen is awarded for every 10 years of full-time employment.

Full-time Promotion: Employees who start as part-timers may be promoted to full-time workers based on their preferences, daily work conditions and evaluations. Regardless of employment status, we provide an environment where you can pursue career advancement through motivation and hard work.

Training Programs: We run a variety of internal training programs leading by thinkrun University, our specialized education department. We provide training programs tailored to each staff member's duties, skill level, and career to support his or her job advancement and personal growth.

Incentive System: We hold competitions for drivers and forklift operators, as well as performance contests for those in other roles. We also have overseas study trips, incentivized contests, internal campaigns, and a reward system for good practices.

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Staff Interview

With precision marketing and thoughtfulness,
we position vending machines to meet people's needs.

H.D., Vending Machine Management Staff

We have many female employees who are active in this job, and there are positions open to all.

I found a job opportunity at thinkrun when I was looking for a permanent that I can have long career. I had worked part-time for a long time and had experience in a variety of jobs, but this was my first time working in vending machine management.
My primary duties include restocking vending machines with products, collecting money, collecting empty containers and cleaning. We load Coca-Cola products onto 2 to 3.5 ton trucks at the sales office and visit 15 to 20 vending machines in my assigned area per day.
When I am stocking new products, I am happy to hear passersby tell me they have been wanting to try the product. It has become a pleasure for me to make small talk with vending machine owners whom I have come to know well.
This company has many female staff members and positions are open to all genders and ages.

Teamwork creates a comfortable workplace that fosters mutual appreciation and trust.

The most interesting aspect of vending machine management is that it allows me to fully demonstrate my marketing skills. I once managed a vending machine with low sales. I researched the surrounding environment and found a park just around the corner, where a mother and her small child were playing. Seeing this, I reviewed past sales data and reexamined our product lineup, reducing the number of coffee products and shifting to a lineup consisting of juice, tea and water. Then sales dramatically improved! I was surprised the result, which exceeded my expectations, and was proud of making the vending machine perform better. At that time, I was reminded once again that I was not only delivering Coca-Cola products, but also doing important work that directly affects sales.
I have been with thinkrun for almost 10 years now. My team members are the reason that I have been able to continue working for so long here after repeatedly changing jobs before. By helping each other while we work, we can create a comfortable workplace that creates a sense of mutual appreciation and trust.

We can experience the power of
Coca-Cola brand in this job!

S.E., Warehouse and Office Staff

I want to be a person who is flexible in the face of change.

I work in a large distribution center for The Coca-Cola Company. The distribution center stores all types of Coca-Cola products and delivers them to each location as ordered. My role is to check orders from customers on a PC, check inventory and prepare for shipping. In addition to inventory, I must also check details such as arrival date at the base, expiration date, and whether the product is cold or hot.
I had administrative experience in medical facilities and the transportation industry, and I decided to join thinkrun because I felt it was an environment where I could use my experience. When I was approached about changing from the receptionist position I started with to my current product management position, I honestly wondered if I could do it.
However, I love trying to challenge new things, and my goal has always been to be a person who can flexibly adapt changes, so I took this opportunity to put my goal into practice in this department. Now, I am worth to do this job where I can learn new things day by day.

I recommend this work to those who value their private life.

I had a difficult time with relationships at my previous job, and I had some concerns about the work environment when I entered thinkrun, but my fears were disappeared right after I joined thinkrun.
My colleagues are polite and helpful, and the the staff members at the Coca-Cola company who manage the entire operation are all friendly and they check about the work quickly with me.
We work in shifts and I'm happy to have ample private time between my shifts. If you are interested in a work environment where you can experience the strength of the Coca-Cola brand, take a look at the job opportunities at thinkrun. I especially recommend thinkrun for those who value their private time.

The workstyle at thinkrun encourages unconventional thinking
and the pursuit of personal goals.

K.R., Manager

"think" and "run", made my career advanced.

After graduating from high school, I joined a local Coca-Cola group company as a contract employee. After turning the age 30, when I was thinking about my future, I was approached by thinkrun for full-time employment. I decided to join the company because I could get the most out of my experience and because I shared the philosophy of "Bringing happiness to people around the world, by enhancing the competitiveness of the beverage industry".
What surprised me when I started working there was the workstyle. The company name combines the words "think" and "run", and my boss told me I should "think" by myself for pursue my own goals.
The first thing I worked on was warehouse management for our newly launched sales office. I reduced waste in inventory management and shipment planning for Coca-Cola products and improved productivity by making staff shifts and workstyles more efficient. These achievements were fully recognized and enabled me to advance in my career early on.

No experience is necessary to join the company! Our mentors provide careful, hands-on instruction on the job.

Most important responsibility for me as a sales manager is to actively develop safety promotion measures and train employees to avoid work-related and vehicle accidents. I am also committed to making work more comfortable, and I help improve the work environment by listening to feedback from employees while riding in trucks and doing work in the warehouse with them.
Since many part-time workers and employees join the company with no experience in the industry, training new employees is also important. Mentors work with and carefully teach new employees until they are able to do everything on their own, so you can start from the beginning with absolutely no experience. In addition, all members of the sales office are attentive, and frequent conversations and generous support ensure that they do not feel alone, which eases their worries.
My future goal is to become a branch manager and build a strong team by expanding the work that challenges and creates a great sense of fulfillment.

FAQ

Is there an age limit for applicants?: There is no age limit if you are a high school student or older (However, work after 10:00 p.m. is for those 18 years of age or older and is not available for high school students).
Notes: For full-time driver positions, there is an age limit depending on the recruitment requirements (Ordinance No. 3 (a): For career development).
Recruitment rules may differ depending on the sales office/occupation, so please check the details of each position.

I am a foreign national, can I still apply?: Applicants must have a valid work residency status to apply. Japanese (reading and writing) will be used during the workday, so a Japanese language proficiency level of N3 is desirable. For full-time employment, only those who passed Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 and have "Spouse of Japanese National", "Permanent Resident" or "Long Term Resident" status are eligible.

What do I need to bring to the interview?: A resume with photo, writing utensils, and identification (official documents that can verify your identity, driver's license, etc).
Also, don't forget your motivation!

Can I work while maintaining my status as a dependent?: Yes. Many homemakers also work with us. Working hours may vary from office to office. Please confirm details in the job description or at the time of interview.

Where are interviews held?: The desired place of employment. Note: Some interviews may be conducted online.

Can female work as driver position?: Each case of goods weighs approximately 10 kg, so some physical strength is needed, but we actively employ many female drivers.

Is childcare leave (for male and female) available?: Yes. Note: A legal amendment in October 2022 makes it easier for men to take childcare leave.

Are there job transfers?: We are a locally owned, locally operated company. Your work location will be at a sales office within commuting distance of your home. Note: If you are promoted to a management position in the future, there is a possibility you may be transferred.

About thinkrun

Since our founding in 1971, we have grown by focusing on thinking and running. With 150 sales offices throughout Japan, we support people's lives by delivering soft drinks to retailers and managing vending machines. We are a company that strives to make people around the world happy by adapting to the rapidly changing world.