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Merchandiser Full-time - Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton - 792797400
 

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Merchandiser Full-time - Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton

Company: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages
Department: Pittston Merchandising Team 2
Job Location: 4900 Pittston, PA
Other Potential Locations: Pittston, PA

Work Schedule: Open availability, weekends starting at 6:30 am (2 days off).
Territory/Route: Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton.

Responsibilities
* 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; and 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; and operating a motor vehicle.
* Provides customer service to Consumers and Store personnel by identifying and resolving concerns; answering questions; locating products and responding to assistance requests.

Physical Abilities
* Ability to repetitively lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
* 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.

Qualifications
* Must be 18 years of age.
* Must be eligible to work in the United States.
* Must have a valid driver's license.
* Must have current vehicle liability insurance.
* Must have a driving record with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years.
* Must provide and maintain a personal vehicle for use during employee working hours.

Preferred Qualifications
* 1-year experience working in replenishment or as Merchandiser.
* 1-year experience working in grocery, retail, consumer goods, warehousing, or related field.
* 1-year experience working in physically demanding fields such as construction, food service, landscaping, manufacturing, military, nursing, or related experience.
* 1-year experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks.
* Straddle stacker certification.
* Powered pallet jack certification.
* 1-year experience working under little or no supervision.
* 1-year of college coursework in business, marketing, communication, or related area.

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.

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Nearest Major Market: Scranton
Nearest Secondary Market: Wilkes Barre

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity