Merchandiser Trainee

About the role

The Merchandiser - Large Store Trainee is responsible for building displays, replenishing inventory, maintaining product integrity, and providing feedback and recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper care of equipment and company/customer assets daily
• Rotate and replenish products in customer outlets, including displays, racks, and Coca-Cola and brand partner equipment
• Maintain product integrity in every account; neatly stack, condense, and rotate 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• Organize and collect any breakage or out-of-date product, including empty shells and pallets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 to execute the picture of success
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all customers, providing superior customer service
• Respond and resolve customer issues as needed

Requirements

• 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 is an essential function of the job
• 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
• 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
• Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule
• Ability to self-motivate and perform job duties with minimal supervision
• Problem solving skills
• Previous Merchandising experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Sit: O
• Stand: O
• Walk: R
• Bend: F
• Kneel/Squat: F
• Push/Pull: F
• Lift/Carry: F
• Pushing up to 50 lbs: F
• Pulling up to 50 lbs: F
• Exposure to Water: L
• Exposure to Chemicals: O
• Exposure to Weather: F
• Exposure to Noise: F

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Friday - Tuesday; 6am - Completion

Skills

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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to problem solve

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 of the organization

Ability to respond and resolve to any customer issues

Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with all customers

Ability to provide superior customer service

Ability to work with all functional team members

Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule

Ability to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program

Ability to operate powered industrial equipment

Ability to perform tasks involving safety toed shoes, operating vehicles, working with palletized product, using hand trucks/dollies, cooler services, etc.