Compensation: $20.75 an hour + .67 cent per mile travel reimbursement
Schedule: Thursday - Monday OR Friday - Tuesday, 6am - 2:30pm or until route is complete for the day (Sunday shift begins at 5am)
Route will cover large retail and grocery stores within and around the Hudson / Catskill area
Basic Requirements: Must be at least 18 years or older, must have daily access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance

Why Join Coke Northeast?

Culture - At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we deliver more than your favorite beverages. We deliver on a promise – to live our values by investing in our people, focusing on our customers, and championing the communities we are fortunate to serve.

Career Development - At Coke Northeast, the career growth is truly endless. We continue to expand our territories through the Northeast bringing new opportunities to our employees to move up within our organization. Most of our Senior Leadership began as summer help!

Diversity - Our Sales Centers and Production Centers throughout the Northeast are filled with an array of personalities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our focus is to build a team that can bring refreshing new ideas and insights to the table and that begins with our diverse workforce.

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more!

*Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance*

About Coke Northeast:

We are Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the US while maintain a small company feel. Our topnotch team focuses on producing, selling, and distributing iconic beverage brands to the communities we champion and serve. We pride ourselves on our unwavering dedication to our values: quality, integrity, commitment, resourcefulness, and diversity. We are focused on continued growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team!

BACKGROUND VERIFICATION:

Coke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company. Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Depending on position, drug screen results and/or driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Northeast’s guidelines to determine eligibility for the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. IND-ALB