Merchandiser Date: Nov 3, 2024 Location: Needham, MA, US, 02494 + Compensation: $25.94 per hour + mileage reimbursement + Schedule: Year-Round, Full-Time. Saturdays and Sundays required. 5 days a week. Schedules are either Thursday- Monday or Friday-Tuesday. Start times vary between 6 AM and 8 AM and end when route is completed (typically 8-10 hours per day) + Locations: Routes available in Boston, North Shore, South Shore, Fitchburg/Leominster/Lunenburg and more! + Basic Requirements: Valid drivers license, clean driving record, and access to a vehicle to get store-to-store. Must be insured by time of hire. Must be 18 years old or over. 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 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 + Maintain product on store racks, shelves, displays and in coolers by identifying replenishment needs + Transport product between backroom and display floor with manual equipment + Replenish, face and rotate product + Build, change and take down product displays + Maintain product signage + Clean product space + Secure damaged or defective product + Maintain areas of responsibility in designated accounts by communicating status and concerns to store and company personnel + Identify and report unsafe working conditions + Attend and complete company training and certifications + Follow company and store policies regarding backroom, display floor, replenishment, equipment and safety + Follow applicable local, state and federal laws + Provide customer service to consumers and store personnel by identifying and resolving concerns: + Answer questions + Locate product + Respond to requests for assistance Job Requirements + High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred + Minimum 6 months of general work experience required + 1+ years of experience working in grocery, retail, consumer goods, warehousing or related field preferred + Experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks preferred + Must have the ability to repetitively lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds, reach above head height, squat, kneel, bend and reach + Must have the ability to occasionally lift, push and pull up to 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 + Must have the ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination + Must have the ability to read information in small, medium and large print + Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines 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: At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast. Still interested in learning more about our company and culture? Take a few minutes to watch the videos below: Day in the Life of Coca-Cola Employees: + Order Builders (Warehouse) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxTLMHsS0TY) + Truck Driver (Distribution) + Merchandisers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nQ01OCL7w8) + Fleet & Cooler Technicians + Machine Operator & Quality Assurance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqE4sJE14WE) Coke Northeast Employees on Career Growth: + Paul (Human Resources) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dXDllbaL0k) + Rodney (District Sales Manager) + Susannah (Sr. Director of Public Affairs and Comm) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bki6wHZ\_p-c) 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. IND-BOS