Merchandiser

Full Time Merchandiser
Springfield Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company is committed to training and promoting employees to utilize their full potential. Once voted one of Springfield's Best Places to Work, our philosophy is summed up in our company motto: Pride, Passion, and Performance in everything we do.

Our Merchandisers play a critical role in helping our retail customers market and manage their Pepsi products and retail space. A successful Merchandiser for Springfield Pepsi would be a friendly, reliable, self-starter who has a strong work ethic and a great attitude. This is an entry level position with the potential to move into a Route Delivery/Swing position. Merchandisers that show potential and interest in advancement, that successfully complete our in-house CDL training program, may move to Route Deliver/Swing position when a position is open.

Schedule:

Full-time position, typically five (5) shifts per week including Saturday and Sunday. Days off will typically fall during the week. Weekend and holidays required. Overtime, including more than 5 days/week, as needed. Variable shift times are available including afternoon/evening start times. Part-time positions also available.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain and replenish products in store racks, shelves, displays, and/or coolers by transporting product between the back room to the sales floor of the account.
• Build, change, and remove product displays adhering to company standards and maintaining product signage as well as cleaning product space.
• Manage back room by organizing stock and/or materials such as pallets, product shells, boxes, etc.
• Exhibit a professional attitude and relationship with store personnel, customers in accounts, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job including standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting of 50 lbs. or more.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete preemployment drug screens and physical capabilities tests.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license with a clean driving record having no speeding violations over the last two (2) years.

Helpful Experience:

• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to provide excellent customer service

Competitive Benefits:

• Cafeteria Style Insurance Plan including medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, short and long-term disability, critical Illinois, and accident
• Flexible Spending options: medical and dependent care plans.
• 16 hours paid time off after 90 days worked. Paid vacation, sick, and personal time after 1 year of service.
• Paid holidays
• Company provided uniforms
• Retirement plan (401k) with up to 3% employer match
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate of $0.655/mile

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person