Part-Time Merchandiser

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is seeking a Merchandiser to ensure beverage availability, visibility, and promotions across retail stores in our Northeast territory. You will stock shelves, build displays, manage backstock, and execute promotional plans while maintaining strong store relationships.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years in retail/warehouse, and the ability to lift 40–55 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ years experience in grocery, retail, consumer goods, warehousing or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience with manual or powered pallet jacks preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40–55 pounds repeatedly and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Execute merchandising plans to ensure optimal product placement, display, and availability in retail stores.
• Maintain product on store racks, shelves, displays, and in coolers by identifying replenishment needs.
• Transport product between backroom and display floor using manual equipment.
• Implement promotional activities and create displays to attract customer attention and drive sales.
• Develop strong relationships with store managers and staff to maximize merchandising opportunities and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand-truck

Job description

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Compensation: $20 per hour
Schedule: Thursday-Sunday, 3pm-8pm
Basic Requirements: 18+, valid drivers license, vehicle with insurance based on company guidelines, MVR within company gudielines

Be part of the team that keeps our operations and our communities moving every day.

Contribute to meaningful work in a fast-paced environment while building experience through teamwork, accountability, and follow-through.

Why Coke Northeast?

• You’ll support day-to-day operations that keep our business and communities moving.
• You’ll be part of strong teams and leaders who value reliability, effort, and collaboration.
• You’ll gain experience, skills, and perspective that can carry forward.

Job Description

The Merchandiser plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability, visibility, and promotion of Coca-Cola beverages in retail stores across Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast’s territory. This role offers the opportunity to represent one of the world's most recognized brands and contribute to the success of our business. The Merchandiser is responsible for ensuring that beverage sections, displays, coolers and all points of availability are stocked and maintained with proper product levels.

• Execute merchandising plans to ensure optimal product placement, display, and availability in retail stores. This includes stocking shelves, rotating products, building displays, and ensuring product freshness.
• Maintain product on store racks, shelves, displays, and in coolers by identifying replenishment needs.
• Transport product between backroom and display floor with manual equipment
• Implement promotional activities and marketing campaigns in accordance with company guidelines. Set up promotional displays and signage to attract customer attention and drive sales.
• Secure damaged or defective product while maintaining a clean product space.
• Ensure accurate product counts by properly managing backrooms and organizing backstock.
• Operate manual and powered handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck etc.)
• Maintain areas of responsibility in designated accounts by communicating status and concerns to store and company personnel.
• Follow company and store policies regarding backroom, display floor, replenishment, equipment, and safety.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with store managers and staff to drive collaboration and maximize merchandising opportunities. Provide excellent customer service to address any inquiries or concerns.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience working in grocery, retail, consumer goods, warehousing or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks preferred.
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, push and pull up to 40-55 pounds, reach above head height, squat, kneel, bend and reach.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.Must have the ability to push and pull manual and powered material handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck etc.) 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.

Background Verification
Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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