Pull-Up (Bolivar/Stockton/Eldorado Springs Area) - Bolivar

Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks Coca-Cola-Dr Pepper Bottling Company is seeking an entry-level Merchandiser to stock and display products at assigned retail locations. You will build product displays, manage shelf space, and ensure compliance with company standards while traveling between stores using a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.

This role requires strong communication, reliability, and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. One year general work experience required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read. Ability to respond to common inquiries.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain product displays at retail locations in compliance with company standards.
• Travel between stores daily using personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Maintain appropriate product levels and shelf allocation in beverage sections and accounts.
• Keep a clean, neat appearance and professional conduct consistent with company policy.
• Complete store paperwork at each stop and check in/out with management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

SUMMARY: Entry level, position responsible for merchandising assigned beverage locations as required at retail outlets that sell Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Build and maintain product displays in compliance with Company standards.
• Maintain appropriate product levels in beverage sections and throughout assigned accounts to include shelf allocation and cold drink equipment.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and courteous businesslike conduct at all times. The Company Appearance Standards Policy applies at all times.
• Wear Company provided uniforms while on duty, or appropriate dress as instructed by supervisor.
• Duties include, utilization of personal vehicle to travel between stores on assigned route, with mileage reimbursement.
• Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution and appropriate follow up.
• Maintain professional team relationship with co-workers and customers.
• Maintain merchandising standards while rotating products in designated accounts.
• Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for assigned accounts.
• Remove improper packaging, defaced or dirty containers/cartons. Credit damaged product and return to plant/facility.
• Face all products for customer appeal.
• Stack and un-stack cases of soft drinks weighing between 5 to 40 pounds continuously.
• Move heavy pallets with hand jacks.
• Utilize forklift or electric pallet jacks when possible.
• Complete all store paperwork at each stop, to include check in and out with management.
• Work assigned stores in order of instruction.
• Report low stock conditions to management.
• Report any unsafe conditions to management.
• Other duties may be assigned or requested.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES: Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skill.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. One (1) year general work experience required working with minimal supervision. Prior merchandising experience preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read. Ability to respond to common inquires.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions supplied both written and verbal. Close attention to detail required to verify product stock numbers and date codes.

Computer Skills: None.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license, current vehicle liability insurance, and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.

Other Skills and Abilities: None.

Other Qualifications: Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack to lift/move product.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Required daily (personal vehicle) – drive with mileage reimbursement. Insurance must be maintained at all times on your vehicle(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch/kneel bend and reach.

The employee will be on feet for multiple hours, moving, bending, lifting, stacking, un-stacking, squatting, and stretching in display of product.

The employee must lift, push, pull, carry and/or move from 10 to 50 pounds frequently for several hours at a time. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.