Merchandiser Trainee

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Comprehensive Medical

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

401(k) match

Exclusive employee discounts

CDL Tuition Program reimbursable

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services) in Tallahassee is seeking a Merchandiser - Large Store Trainee to build displays, replenish inventory on shelves, and ensure product integrity across accounts.

You will rotate stock, maintain clean coolers, collaborate with the Sales Supervisor and Delivery Driver, and provide excellent customer service. Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and a reliable vehicle; prior merchandising experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years
• Valid driver’s license required
• Reliable vehicle required
• PPE as required and safety policies
• English literacy and professional appearance
• High school diploma or GED or 3–6 months related experience/training
• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule
• Ability to handle customer issues and self-motivate
• Read/write basic instructions and present information
• Merchandising experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Build displays and replenish inventory on customer shelves
• Rotate and replenish products in outlets and on equipment
• Maintain product integrity and clean coolers/racks
• Organize breakage and out-of-date product
• Provide feedback on competitive threats and opportunities
• Collaborate with Sales Supervisor and Delivery Driver
• Establish positive customer relationships and deliver superior service
• Work with all functional team members

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

English language

Merchandising

Read/write

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details
  

Job Description

The Merchandiser -Large Store Trainee duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, building displays, replenishing inventory on the customer’s shelves, racks, and cold equipment.

What your day will look like:

• Ensure proper care of equipment, and Company/customer assets daily
• Rotate and replenish products in customer outlet, including displays, racks, and all Coca-Cola and brand partner equipment
• Maintain product integrity in every account; neatly stacked, condensed, and rotated backstock, clean coolers and racks to Company standards
• Organization and collection of any breakage or out of date product, including empty shells and pallets
• Provides feedback and recommendations to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities as they arise
• Works in partnership with the Sales Supervisor and Delivery Driver for outlet to execute the picture of success
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all customers, as well as providing superior customer service
• Ability to work with all functional team members

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Reliable vehicle required
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule
• Ability to respond and resolve to any customer issues
• Ability to self-motivate and ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to problem solve
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management
• Previous Merchandising experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)

Requirement Frequency

Sit L

Stand C

Walk C

Bend F

Kneel/Squat F

Climb Stairs L

Crawling O

Overhead Reach O

Typing F

Vehicle Operation F

PPE/Special Clothing C

Grasp F

Push/Pull F

Fine Manipulation O

Lift up to 50 lbs F

Carry up to 50 lbs F

Pushing up to 50 lbs F

Pulling up to 50 lbs F

Exposure to Water L

Exposure to Chemicals O

Exposure to Weather F

Exposure to Noise F

CCBCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.