HIRING EVENT Merchandiser Part Time

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid training

Competitive benefits

Purpose-driven

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is hiring for Full Time and Part Time Bulk Merchandisers in Knoxville, TN. The role supports multiple bulk accounts, merchandising products according to planograms, and ensuring materials are displayed to attract customers.

You will follow safety guidelines, interact with store personnel, and work in a fast-paced retail environment. Evening and weekend shifts are required, and COCA-COLA provides training and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both listening and written.
• Prior customer service experience in retail or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse store teams.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and on shelves per procedures.
• Move products from backroom to the floor and place on display.
• Create and distribute point-of-sale materials where permitted; rotate products and verify vendor ops.
• Organize back room and manage stock, pallets, and damaged/expired items.
• Engage with store personnel and follow up on requests, pricing, and new opportunities.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Independent working

Critical thinking

Reliable attendance

Job description

Requisition ID: 270024

Locations: ALCOA, MARYVILLE, TOWSEND, LOUISVILLE, SEVIERVILLE, PIGEON FORGE, GATLINBURG, KNOXVILLE, WESTERN AVE, POWELL, MAYNARDSVILLE, HALLS, BLAINE, ONEIDA, LAFOLLETTE, CLINTON HWY, CORBIN, ROCKY TOP, HARRIMAN, KINGSTON, ROCKWOOD, OAK RIDGE, OLIVER SPRINGS, WARTBURG, CLINTON, LENIOR CITY, FARRAGUTT, VONORE, LOUDON, CHAPMAN HWY, STRAWBERRY PLAINS, E. KNOXILLE

Pay Range: $18.14/HOURLY RATE PLUS MILEAGE

Schedule: VARIOUS - EVENINGS & WEEKENDS REQUIRED

Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler - Pour Your Passion into Purpose!

We're more than beverages-we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

• Career Growth: Personalized mentorship and development that fits your schedule
• Competitive Benefits: Paid time off + 401(k) match
• Purpose-Driven: Create impact within your local community
• Paid Training: Structured onboarding + learning

Job Overview

HIRING EVENT - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD 9AM TO 2PM

HIRING EVENT FOR KNOXVILLE COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED

HIRING FOR IMMEDIATE STARTS

• Full Time & Part Time Bulk Merchandisers

Hiring Event scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd, from 9am - 2pm.

Location:807 N 21st Street, Knoxville, TN

The Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in a way that will attract the attention of consumers at our customer retail locations. This position services and maintains multiple bulk accounts by merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines. Ability to follow plan sets, planograms and communicate to store management and cross-functional personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs
• Physically moves the product from the backroom and places it on display
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelve where permitted. Rotates product. Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writing
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting
• Merchandisers must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively to satisfy the needs of a variety of customers with different demands and expectations
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)
• Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision
• Critical thinking skills
• Company provided cell phone

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid instate driver's license
• Excellent driving history
• Proof of insurance policy to verify current coverage of liability and property damage at no less than 50,000 per person/100,000 accident insurance per occurrence/50,000 property damage and 500 or less deductible effective from first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent driving history

Work Environment

The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.