Full-Time Merchandiser (Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton Territory)

Turkey Hill; Hazelton Mills (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

EAP

Vacation and PTO

Educational assistance

Company bonus plan

Free ice cream and beverages

Job summary

Turkey Hill is seeking a Merchandiser to manage inventories, monitor product rotation, and collaborate with customers across the Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton PA region. You will support SBT and VMI programs, provide market insights, and work closely with a Field Services Supervisor to ensure timely delivery and data accuracy.

The role requires at least 1–3 years in retail or a similar industry, a valid driver’s license, and adherence to GMP and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must work in a team environment.
• Adherence to work hours and GMP safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Complete inventories for designated products to support SBT and VMI programs.
• Monitor accounts for proper rotation and merchandising as assigned by supervisor.
• Provide market conditions and pass findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with customers on opportunities and delivery processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

GMP awareness

Job description

Come check out Turkey Hill!

We're a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

• This is a full-time position located in the Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton, PA territory. Candidates must live in the Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, St. Clair, Tamaqua, Hamburg, or Lehighton area.

The Merchandiser makes an impact by

• Complete inventories for designated products for required customers to support Turkey Hill Scan Based Trading (SBT) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Responsible for monitoring accounts for proper rotation and merchandising as assigned by the DSD Field Services Supervisor.
• Provide market conditions and insight upon request and/or when observed.
• Collaborate with customers to discuss opportunities and pass along findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Field Services Supervisor to establish and maintain data necessary for customer delivery processes.
• Responsible to maintain professional relationships with all Turkey Hill Dairy customers and employees.
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and FSMA guidelines as well as all safety regulations.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Food Safety and Quality.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage work in department and cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements that provide value to the customer.
• 1-3 years of related experience in a retail or similar industry is preferred.

You could be a great fit if you have these things

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Our Associates Enjoy These Awesome Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Earn vacation and PTO
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters

Turkey Hill, LLC has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Turkey Hill employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Turkey Hill will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Turkey Hill, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Turkey Hill mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Turkey Hill employees, or to Turkey Hill's resume database will be considered Turkey Hill property. Turkey Hill will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Turkey Hill will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees.

Turkey Hill will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Turkey Hill contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted.

Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Turkey Hill's Human Resources Manager or his or her designee. No other Turkey Hill employee is authorized to bind Turkey Hill to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters.

By submitting a candidate to Turkey Hill, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.