Merchandiser - Full Time - Thunder Bay

About Coca-Cola Canada Bottling

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling is a Canadian, family-owned company and the local bottler for Coke Canada. Operating with over 6,000 employees nationwide, we manufacture, distribute, merchandise, and sell popular beverage brands across all provinces through multiple sales centers and facilities. Our aim is to remain Canada’s top beverage partner by fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Job Overview

As a Merchandiser based in Thunder Bay, you will play a key role in ensuring our products are well-stocked and attractively presented in local grocery stores. The position requires you to maintain beverage displays, shelves, and coolers, delivering outstanding service to store clients and consumers.

Responsibilities

• Replenish and maintain product stock by transporting items from storage to sales floors using manual equipment like pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Set up, modify, or remove product displays according to company standards, including maintaining signage, cleaning display areas, and handling damaged goods.
• Follow Coke Canada and store policies related to replenishment, equipment use, safety, and store operations.
• Organize backroom stock, monitor inventory levels, report discrepancies, manage damaged products, re-pack merchandise, and keep storage areas orderly.
• Keep work areas clean and comply with company safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Regularly perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds above shoulder height, kneeling, squatting, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling equipment with loads up to 100 yards, and standing/walking for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Preferably have at least one year of experience in grocery, retail, warehousing, or a related field.
• Experience operating manual or powered pallet jacks is an asset.
• Comfortable working independently under minimal supervision for at least one year.
• Possess a personal vehicle available for work use and hold current vehicle insurance.
• Have a valid driver’s license with a clean record, free of major violations in the past three years.

Working Hours and Compensation

• Work 40 hours per week with shifts scheduled Monday through Sunday.
• Hourly pay set at $20.

Why Join Us?

• Become part of a local, family-owned business connected to a globally recognized brand with opportunities for career growth and skill development.
• Benefit from ongoing training including access to free courses and on-the-job learning.
• Participate in referral rewards and recognition programs.
• Engage with our communities through volunteer opportunities and support initiatives focused on sustainability, including reducing waste and carbon footprints.
• Work in a company recognized for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees can thrive.

Additional Information

• The hiring process is human-led without AI-based screening or assessments.
• Applicants needing accommodations during recruitment can contact the company directly.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful background checks including criminal, employment, education verification, and driving record review as applicable.