Merchandiser Trainee

CONA Services • Tallahassee, FL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser - Large Store Trainee builds displays and replenishes inventory on customers’ shelves, racks, and cold equipment. The role ensures proper care of equipment and Company and customer assets; maintains product integrity, organized backstock, and clean coolers and racks; and collects breakage, out-of-date product, empty shells, and pallets. The trainee provides leadership with feedback about competitive threats and business opportunities, partners with the Sales Supervisor and Delivery Driver to execute the picture of success, and develops positive customer relationships through superior service. The position also involves working with all functional team members and performing other appropriate duties assigned by management.

The position is with Coca-Cola UNITED’s Sun Coast division. The stated schedule is Friday through Tuesday, starting at 4 a.m. or 5 a.m. and working until complete. The job requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, compliance with safety policies and applicable PPE requirements, and the ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule. Safety-toed shoes are required for specified tasks and work areas involving powered industrial equipment, palletized product, hand trucks or dollies, cooler services, and other listed activities.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Valid driver’s license and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Comply with UNITED safety policies and wear position-required personal protective equipment; safety-toed shoes are required for specified tasks and work areas.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to maintain a neat, professional appearance within Company guidelines.
• Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule.
• Ability to self-motivate and perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• High school diploma or GED, or 3 to 6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build displays and replenish products on customers’ shelves, racks, and cold equipment.
• Ensure proper daily care of equipment and Company and customer assets.
• Rotate and replenish products in customer outlets, including displays, racks, and Coca-Cola and brand partner equipment.
• Maintain product integrity, including neatly stacked, condensed, and rotated backstock and coolers and racks kept clean to Company standards.
• Organize and collect breakage and out-of-date product, including empty shells and pallets.
• Provide leadership with feedback and recommendations about competitive threats and business opportunities.
• Partner with the Sales Supervisor and Delivery Driver to execute the picture of success for the outlet.
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships and provide superior customer service.
• Work with all functional team members.
• Respond to and resolve customer issues.
• Maintain the safety and security of Company assets.
• Use Company-provided resources and technology.
• Perform appropriate duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid vacation within the first year.
• Comprehensive medical Preferred Provider Plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid life insurance ($50,000).
• Optional accident, critical illness, universal life, home, and auto insurance.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid holiday and sick time.
• 401(k) match: 50% on the first 6%, plus an additional annual match of up to 3%.
• Exclusive employee discounts, including cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, and technology needs.
• Competitive compensation.
• CDL tuition program reimbursement up to $5,250 for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED