Merchandiser - Utica, NY

CONA Services•Town of Geddes, NY

About The Position

The Merchandiser ensures the availability, visibility, and promotion of Coca-Cola beverages in retail stores across Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast’s territory. The role represents the Coca-Cola brand and supports business success by keeping beverage sections, displays, coolers, and other points of availability stocked and maintained at appropriate product levels. The position is based in Utica, New York, and has a schedule of Friday through Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Compensation is $23.25 per hour. Basic requirements include being at least 18 years old and having a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle with insurance, and a clean driving record. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification, which may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records, depending on the role.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
Ability to repetitively lift, push, and pull up to 40–55 pounds, reach above head height, squat, kneel, bend, and reach.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to push and pull manual and powered material-handling equipment containing product loads for a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.
Valid driver’s license, driving record within policy guidelines, and insurance that meets or exceeds company requirements.
At least 18 years of age.
Personal vehicle with insurance.
Clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working in grocery, retail, consumer goods, warehousing, or a related field.
Experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

Execute merchandising plans to ensure optimal product placement, displays, and product availability in retail stores.
Stock shelves, rotate products, build displays, and ensure product freshness.
Maintain product on store racks, shelves, displays, and in coolers by identifying replenishment needs.
Transport product between backrooms and display floors using manual equipment.
Implement promotional activities and marketing campaigns according to company guidelines, including setting up promotional displays and signage.
Secure damaged or defective product and maintain clean product spaces.
Ensure accurate product counts by managing backrooms and organizing backstock.
Operate manual and powered handling equipment, such as pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Maintain areas of responsibility in designated accounts by communicating status and concerns to store and company personnel.
Follow company and store policies for backrooms, display floors, replenishment, equipment, and safety.
Develop and maintain relationships with store managers and staff to support collaboration and merchandising opportunities.
Provide customer service to address inquiries or concerns.
Write and place customer orders on an ad hoc basis as business needs require.