Merchandiser Trainee

About the role

The Merchandiser - Large Store Trainee position at Coca-Cola UNITED in Dothan, AL offers an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to supporting internal career growth through on-the-job training and learning. This role is part of the Southern Pine division and works a Monday-Friday schedule starting at 5 am, with possible weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Builds displays and replenishes inventory on customer shelves, racks, and cold equipment.
• Maintains product integrity, ensuring neat stacking, condensing, and rotating backstock, and cleaning coolers and racks to company standards.
• Collects and manages breakage and out-of-date product, including empty shells and pallets.
• Provides feedback and recommendations to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities.
• Works collaboratively with the Sales Supervisor and Delivery Driver to execute the picture of success.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with customers and provides superior customer service.
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required and obligation to comply with Coca-Cola UNITED fleet policy.
• Reliable vehicle required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with Coca-Cola 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 respond and resolve to any customer issues.
• 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.
• Previous Merchandising experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Sit: Limited (1%)
• Stand: Continuous (76-100%)
• Walk: Continuous (76-100%)
• Bend: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Kneel/Squat: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Climb Stairs: Limited (1%)
• Crawling: Occasional (1%-2%)
• Overhead Reach: Occasional (1%-2%)
• Typing: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Vehicle Operation: Frequent (26%-50%)
• PPE/Special Clothing: Continuous (76-100%)
• Grasp: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Push/Pull: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Fine Manipulation: Occasional (1%-2%)
• Lift up to 50 lbs: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Carry up to 50 lbs: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Pushing up to 50 lbs: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Pulling up to 50 lbs: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Exposure to Water: Limited (1%)
• Exposure to Chemicals: Occasional (1%-2%)
• Exposure to Weather: Frequent (26%-50%)
• Exposure to Noise: Frequent (26%-50%)

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 (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more).
• Competitive Compensation.
• Fast-paced environment promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday (Possible weekends) 5 am until work is complete.

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.
• Ability to work a flexible or rotating schedule.
• Ability to respond and resolve to any customer issues.
• 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.
• Previous Merchandising experience preferred.