Pull-Up (Part-Time Merchandiser) Jobs

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.

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.