Merchandiser - Macon

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

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser stocks and maintains beverage displays and product levels at assigned retail locations that sell Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company products. The role follows company and customer requirements for merchandising and pricing, supports customer service through communication and issue resolution, and reports store stock, merchandising, and back-room conditions. The employee travels between stores on an assigned route using a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement, and completes required store paperwork at each stop. The position requires frequent physical activity, including standing and walking for multiple hours, moving and arranging product, and handling cases weighing 5 to 40 pounds continuously. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, carry, or move 10 to 50 pounds. The work environment is not exposed to weather conditions, and noise is usually moderate. The position averages 40 hours per week over 52 weeks. It may only be filled from the Pull-Up work group, based on qualifications.

Requirements

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.
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
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 to verify product stock numbers and date codes.
Valid driver’s license, current vehicle liability insurance, and a driving record within company MVR policy guidelines; insurance must be maintained on the employee’s vehicle(s).
Ability to operate a manual or powered pallet jack to lift and move product.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, and lifting; lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving 10 to 50 pounds is required.
High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Computer skills are not required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain product displays according to company standards.
Follow customer-account pricing structures and identify customer requirements.
Maintain product levels in beverage sections and assigned accounts, including shelf allocation and cold-drink equipment.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance and courteous, businesslike conduct; wear the company uniform or dress as instructed by a supervisor.
Travel between stores on the assigned route using a personal vehicle, maintaining required insurance; mileage is reimbursed.
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 un-stack beverage cases and move heavy pallets with hand jacks; use forklifts or electric pallet jacks when possible.
Complete required paperwork at each store, including checking in and out with management.
Work assigned stores in the instructed order.
Report low stock and unsafe conditions to management.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.