Merchandiser Trainee

About the Role

• Work Schedule: 5 am start, 5 day flex
• Compensation: From $37,962 Annually

Key Responsibilities

• Build displays.
• Replenish inventory on customer shelves, racks, and cold equipment.
• Ensure proper care of equipment and Company/customer assets daily.
• Rotate and replenish products in customer outlets, 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.
• Organize and collect any breakage or out-of-date product, including empty shells and pallets.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities.
• Work 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 and provide superior customer service.
• Respond to and resolve customer issues.
• Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule.
• Ability to self-motivate and 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.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Previous Merchandising experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Safety toed shoes required when performing tasks involving: 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.

• Stand: Continuously

• Walk: Continuously

• Bend: Frequently

• Kneel/Squat: Frequently

• Lift up to 50 lbs: Frequently

• Carry up to 50 lbs: Frequently

• Pushing up to 50 lbs: Frequently

• Pulling up to 50 lbs: Frequently

• Vehicle Operation: Frequently

• PPE/Special Clothing: Frequently

• Grasp: Frequently

• Climb Stairs: Limited

• Crawling: Occasionally

• Overhead Reach: Occasionally

• Typing: Frequently

• Exposure to Water: Limited

• Exposure to Chemicals: Occasionally

• Exposure to Weather: Frequently

• Exposure to Noise: Frequently