If you are interested in a part-time position, Coke Florida is currently hiring Product Specialists to work in Palm Beach, FL with a focus on the Clewiston and Belle Glade market.
The schedule that would be perfect includes work from 1:00PM to 6:00PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and one flexible weekday.
At Coke Florida, we rely on our Part-Time Sales Merchandisers to ensure that our products are always available to our customers. They are responsible for replenishing and merchandising our products at designated accounts, while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Who We Are
- The sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the US is Coke Florida, LLC - a family-owned business that is also the third largest privately-held bottler.
- Coke Florida serves as a hub for the production, marketing, distribution and sales of an expansive set of drinks, which go beyond 600 in quantity. This encompasses beverages from various companies, including The Coca-Cola Company and partners like Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
- Coke Florida has been honored with the 2023 US Best Managed Company award by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, recognizing the company's outstanding achievements in four critical areas: strategic planning, operational excellence, cultural leadership, and financial performance. This award is presented to exceptional private companies in the United States, along with their management teams, based on their collective excellence.
Our Expertise: Where Our Strength Lies
Eligible full-time associates at Coke Florida are able to participate in our comprehensive Total Rewards Program, which provides a variety of benefits and incentives:
- All-encompassing Health, Dental and Visual Wellness Plans
- With the 401K program that includes a generous company match, you can maximize your investment and increase your retirement savings
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- The employees enjoy 11 company-covered holidays and a substantial three weeks of pay for their vacation time as per the employment agreement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Modern businesses have started to realize the importance of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to address the physical and emotional wellbeing of their workforce
- Competitive compensation
Responsibilities
- Follow company protocols by designing and maintaining product displays and equipment placements in accordance with company requirements.
- Maintain appropriate levels of inventory of beverages in all accounts. This also includes allocating shelves and providing refrigeration equipment for the drinks.
- To ensure the smooth running of the business, it is important to manage the back stock inventory levels and trade breakage in the assigned accounts.
- It is essential to quickly identify and resolve customer issues before they become bigger problems; proactive engagement is critical.
- Build and preserve a professional and harmonious relationship with coworkers, clients, and shoppers.
- Maintain the inventory and assets of the company at an optimal level, ensuring that the point of sale meets the organizational standards. Observe the organization's merchandising principles and face and rotate products as per guidelines.
- Conduct store surveys.
- Ensure the effective transfer of information on account activities, including equipment service needs, to the right departments or individuals, maintaining clear and concise communication.
- By rotating products in designated accounts every time, one can ensure that merchandising standards are upheld to the highest degree.
- Sort the backroom inventory by item types for better management.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness for the equipment, sales floor, and shelves to create a safe and healthy environment for employees and customers.
- Regulate the point-of-sale advertising inventory by replacing, transferring, and upkeeping as necessary to meet account specifications.
- It is important to maintain punctual and consistent attendance.
- Observe the company's policy on overtime work.
- Ensure full compliance with the company's policies and procedures, as well as all applicable laws.
- Reporting unsafe work conditions is an important responsibility that all employees should take seriously.
- Comply with the established guidelines for clothing or adhere to the prescribed levels of grooming and appearance.
- Work according to the specified shifts and schedules that you were assigned.
Requirements
- The job requires applicants to have either a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- While a preference has been indicated for a university degree, applicants who have attained an associate degree or completed a 1-2 year college program should still submit their applications.
- The age requirement for participating in this program is eighteen years or higher.
- individuals must fulfill the eligibility conditions to work in the United States in order to be considered for employment.
- All employees must possess and maintain their own vehicle for use during their scheduled work hours.
- Applicants with over 12 months of prior sales/merchandising experience are sought after.
- Being detail-oriented and diligent in follow-up communications can help you avoid mistakes and address concerns before they become major issues.
- Proficient in planning and organization.
- Proficiency in utilizing and grasping mobile apps.
- Accomplished in handling computer programs.
- Outstanding written and oral communication abilities are necessary.
- The skill needed to maneuver a pallet jack or lift products manually or with power is of utmost importance; compliance with any required certification is mandatory.
- To operate during work hours, it is necessary to furnish and maintain a personal vehicle.
- A valid driver's license is an essential requirement and must be retained at all times.
- Fulfilling the company's rules, it is critical to carry and sustain updated motor liability insurance.
- Prior to applying for the position, it is necessary for the candidate to have a driving record that indicates no major traffic violations in the last three years.
Several road incidents are classified as major moving violations that merit grave charges against the offender. Reckless driving, driving under the influence, and leaving the accident spot are all classified under this category. Comparatively, minor moving violations like speeding, tailgating, failing to stop are driving behaviors that are punishable by less severe fines.
Nevertheless, Coke Florida takes all infractions very seriously, including minor violations when reviewing the driving records of aspirants for the Sales Merchandiser role.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Frequently carrying and positioning objects unassisted, with a weight of up to 50 pounds.
- Performing this job requires an individual who can repetitively push and pull objects that are up to 50 pounds without assistance while frequently kneeling, squatting, reaching above the head, at the waist, and below the knees and bending the knees.
- Continuous pushing and pulling of manual transport equipment carrying product loads weighing at least a minimum amount, for a distance of 100 yards, is a task that requires physical strength.
- Skill to constantly hold and manipulate articles of diverse magnitudes and weights, that call for intricate dexterity and the unison of hand and eye coordination.
- The competence to consistently apply physical energy to carry out work-related assignments.
- One must possess the skill of reading information displayed in small, medium, and large prints to keep up with the demands of today's fast-paced life.
- Workers are required to stand for a minimum of 6 hours during their shift.
- Being physically able to walk no less than 4 miles during the course of a work shift.
- Commonly execute tasks amidst high levels of heat and humidity outdoors.
This job description provides a general overview of the roles and responsibilities required for the position but may not include all the duties that the employee may be expected to perform. The employee may be required to perform additional tasks as needed. Coke Florida retains the right to modify the job description and assign additional duties and responsibilities accordingly.
An at-will employment agreement is established for working at Coke Florida. The employee must have the ability to perform the essential duties of the job adequately. If it is reasonable to do so, qualified individuals with disabilities will be granted accommodations to aid them in executing their duties, without creating an excessive burden.
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida offers employment opportunities based on skill sets, experience, and qualifications without regard to an individual's race, sex, gender, religion, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
