Merchandiser (Chanute) -Joplin

Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company•Joplin, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to merchandise assigned beverage locations as required at retail outlets that sell Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company products. This role involves building and maintaining product displays, ensuring appropriate product levels, and maintaining customer service expectations. The position requires daily travel between stores using a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement. It also includes reporting on market conditions, maintaining merchandising standards, and completing store paperwork.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skill.
High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
One (1) year general work experience required working with minimal supervision.
Twelve-month prior Pull-Up experience required with Company, with satisfactory twelve-month performance appraisal.
Ability to read.
Ability to respond to common inquires.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied both written and verbal.
Close attention to detail required to verify product stock numbers and date codes.
Valid driver’s license, current vehicle liability insurance, and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.
Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack to lift/move product.
Required daily travel (personal vehicle), drive with mileage reimbursement, insurance must be maintained at all times on your vehicle(s).

Responsibilities

Build and maintain product displays in compliance with Company standards.
Follow specific company guidelines regarding pricing structures related to specific customer accounts, with ability to understand and identify customer requirements.
Maintain appropriate product levels in beverage sections and throughout assigned accounts to include shelf allocation and cold drink equipment.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance and courteous businesslike conduct at all times.
Wear Company provided uniforms while on duty, or appropriate dress as instructed by supervisor.
Utilize personal vehicle to travel between stores on assigned route, with mileage reimbursement.
Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution and appropriate follow up.
Maintain professional team relationship with co-workers and customers.
Train new and existing Pull–Up employees. Complete training checklist for training.
Maintain merchandising standards while rotating products in designated accounts.
Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising and coupons as appropriate for assigned accounts.
Market condition reporting on store stock, merchandising and back room conditions.
Remove improper packaging, defaced or dirty containers/cartons. Credit damaged product and return to plant/facility.
Face all products for customer appeal.
Stack and un-stack cases of soft drinks weighing between 5 to 40 pounds continuously.
Move heavy pallets with hand jacks.
Utilize forklift or electric pallet jacks when possible.
Complete all store paperwork at each stop, to include check in and out with management.
Work assigned stores in order of instruction.
Report low stock conditions to management.
Report any unsafe conditions to management.
Must work an average of 40 hours per week, over 52 weeks.
Merchandiser position may only be filled from Pull-Up work group (based on qualifications).
Other duties may be assigned or requested.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.