Merchandiser Rt M242 – West Plains

Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company•West Plains, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser stocks and maintains beverage products at retail outlets that sell Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company products. The role builds displays, maintains product levels and merchandising standards, follows customer-specific pricing and account requirements, and provides customer service through communication and problem resolution. It also includes reporting store and stock conditions, completing paperwork at each stop, and training Pull-Up employees. The position requires daily travel between assigned stores using a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement and vehicle insurance maintained at all times. The employee must work an average of 40 hours per week over 52 weeks. The position may only be filled from the Pull-Up work group, based on qualifications. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
One year of general work experience working with minimal supervision.
Twelve months of prior Pull-Up experience with the Company and a satisfactory twelve-month performance appraisal.
Ability to read and respond to common inquiries.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret written and verbal instructions.
Close attention to detail when verifying product stock numbers and date codes.
Valid driver's license, current vehicle liability insurance, and a driving record within MVR policy guidelines.
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack to lift and move product.
Ability to maintain vehicle insurance at all times.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving 10 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain product displays in compliance with Company standards.
Follow company pricing guidelines for customer accounts and identify customer requirements.
Maintain appropriate product levels in beverage sections and assigned accounts, including shelf allocations and cold drink equipment.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance and courteous, businesslike conduct; wear Company-provided uniforms or dress as instructed by a supervisor.
Travel between stores on the assigned route using a personal vehicle.
Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution, and follow-up.
Maintain professional relationships with coworkers and customers.
Train new and existing Pull-Up employees and complete training checklists.
Rotate products and maintain merchandising standards in designated accounts.
Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising and coupons as appropriate.
Report store stock, merchandising, and back-room conditions.
Remove improper packaging and defaced or dirty containers or cartons; credit damaged product and return it to the plant or facility.
Face products for customer appeal.
Stack and unstack soft drink cases weighing 5 to 40 pounds continuously.
Move heavy pallets with hand jacks and use forklifts or electric pallet jacks when possible.
Complete store paperwork at each stop, including checking in and out with management.
Work assigned stores in the instructed order.
Report low-stock conditions and unsafe conditions to management.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.