Lead Merchandiser

About ABARTA

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is a family-owned company committed to being a visible, engaged partner to the customers and communities we serve. We value diversity and individuality and when you thrive, we thrive. ABARTA offers the perks of a large corporation with the personalized touch of a smaller company. We are a workplace that encourages sharing ideas in a supportive environment, growing professionally, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and interacting with all levels of the organization. We would love for you to become a part of our family to help make our vision of Quenching the Thirst of Our Neighbors a reality!

Summary

Responsible for maintaining product availability and merchandising products at all designated accounts. Responsible for keeping inventory records and writing replenishment orders on designated weekend accounts (or other possible exceptions). Responsible for the data entry and transmission of written orders. Job responsibilities also include open communication between Merchandising Supervisor, Account Manager, Store Management and Store Personnel.

Shift:  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Merchandiser you will:

• Train new or existing merchandisers on standard merchandising activities and procedures.
• Help determine stores' product needs and support maintenance of inventory levels will place and transmit appropriate orders.
• Point of contact for merchandisers while in the trade in the absence of a Merchandising Supervisor.
• And be responsible for the main Merchanidser duties:
• Maintains product in Store racks, shelves, displays, and coolers by identifying replenishment needs
• Transporting product between backroom and display floor with manual equipment (for example, pallet jack, hand-truck)
• Utilizing hand tools
• Replenishing, facing, and rotating product
• Building, changing, and taking down product displays
• Maintaining product signage
• Cleaning product space
• Securing damaged or defective product.
• Manages backroom by organizing and consolidating backstock (product)
• Identifying, monitoring, and reporting backstock inventory levels
• Evaluating and processing damaged or defective product
• Re-packing product
• Organizing backroom materials (for example, pallets, product shells); operating powered equipment (for example, straddle stacker, powered pallet jack) and manual equipment (for example, pallet jack); completing Store documentation; and cleaning backroom.
• Maintains areas of responsibility in designated accounts by communicating status and concerns to Store and Company personnel
• Identifying and reporting unsafe working conditions
• Attending and completing Company training and certifications
• Following Company and Store policies regarding backroom, display floor, replenishment, equipment, and safety
• Following applicable local, state, and federal laws
• Utilizing a mobile device to complete work activities
• Operating a motor vehicle.
• Provides customer service to Consumers and Store personnel by identifying and resolving concerns and answering questions
• locating products and responding to assistance requests.
• Follow established company Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality procedures and policies.
• Actively participate in Hazard Mitigation.
• Complete assigned Health & Safety trainings.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High School - GED or Diploma.
• 2-4 years of general work experience; to include but not limited to; communication skills, teamwork, ability to follow an ordering methodology, math skills, and business judgment skills.
• Must be able to use a personal vehicle during business hours.
• Valid Driver's Licenses, current vehicle liability insurance, and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.
• Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Pallet jack certification as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance while kneeling; squatting; reaching above the head; reaching the waist; reaching below the knees; and bending at the knees.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment (for example, pallet jack, hand-truck) containing product loads a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.
• Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods to complete job activities.
• Ability to read the information in small, medium, and large print.
• Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday.
• Ability to walk a minimum of 4 miles during the workday.

Additional Information

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC applicants must submit to a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC is contingent on a pre-employment background check which may include drug screening, driving records (including minor moving violations) and will be evaluated according to ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC guidelines to determine eligibility for this position. ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorites/Women/Veterans/Disable/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.