Merchandiser - Pepsi - Lincoln

LinPepCo•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser’s purpose is to merchandise products within all format accounts. The role includes stocking shelves, rotating shelved products, setting up displays, stocking and rotating products in coolers, organizing and rotating products in storage rooms, and moving products from storage to the sales floor. Work generally takes place in a store setting, and the employee must be able to operate a tablet or PC, a two-wheel dolly, and a pallet jack. Weekend availability is required. The listed schedules are 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; or 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. LinPepCo is a Pepsi-Cola independent distributor with more than 35 years of soft drink and vending product distribution experience. The company includes five Pepsi franchises in the Midwest, a full-line vending company, a full-service coffee company, and a refrigeration division specializing in equipment service leasing. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and other relevant criteria. The company does not discriminate on protected grounds. After a conditional offer, candidates must complete pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check and drug screening, and, for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.

Requirements

Sufficient formal or informal education to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
A valid driver's license and required level of insurance coverage, except for individuals ages 16 and 17 who report to a single account.
Reliable transportation to and from accounts.
A valid pallet jack and/or forklift certification where necessary.
Knowledge of general merchandising.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
Basic knowledge of computers and tablets.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to perform miscellaneous job functions within a scheduled timeframe.
Flexibility and adaptability to support the team in achieving company goals.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
Ability to operate a tablet or PC, a two-wheel dolly, and a pallet jack.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting 20+ pounds constantly; standing, hearing, and seeing constantly; walking and reaching frequently; carrying and pulling 20+ pounds occasionally; and other listed physical activities.

Responsibilities

Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with products in assigned accounts.
Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf.
Transport products from the backroom to shelf locations and back as needed.
Maintain backroom and back-stock areas in an orderly fashion.
Keep merchandise displayed in a manner calculated to increase sales.
Build customer relationships at the store level.
Communicate with the customer upon arrival at and departure from the store.
Perform other duties as necessary.