Beverage Merchandiser - Union Position (Pierce/King County)

Olympic Eagle Distributing • Puyallup, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Beverage Merchandiser is responsible for in-store presentation and stocking of Anheuser-Busch and Olympic Eagle products at retail locations in Pierce and King Counties. The role maintains product displays and cooler presentation according to company and supplier standards, provides dependable customer service, and supports sales and operations teams. It is a full-time union position with a schedule of five eight-hour days, Saturday through Wednesday, beginning at 5 a.m.; Thursday and Friday are scheduled days off. Weekend and early-morning availability is required. Employees who excel may have opportunities for advancement within Olympic Eagle.

The employee drives their own enclosed four-wheel vehicle between customer locations during work hours and is reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage rate. Mileage is tracked through Everlance, and the employee must establish an account. The role involves moving, stocking, rotating, and presenting beverage products, and following safety procedures and company policies. Work takes place while traveling and at customer sites such as grocery and convenience stores, where conditions vary by location.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds and frequently push or pull up to 100 pounds with the assistance of equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance at the specified coverage levels; vehicle insurance is verified.
• Must drive an enclosed vehicle with four wheels during work hours; no make or model is specified.
• Must meet the stated vehicle insurance requirements: bodily injury per person $100,000; bodily injury per accident $300,000; property damage $100,000; and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage of $50,000.
• Must set up an Everlance account for mileage tracking.
• Must be available to work weekends and early mornings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, twist, bend, and occasionally stoop, climb, squat, and kneel; lift, rotate, and face products; and reach or climb to the tops of displays and full pallets.
• Must have the vision abilities needed to assess displays, including close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work independently, follow guidelines, meet deadlines, and deliver customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Beverage industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Recommended: vehicle comprehensive and collision deductibles of $1,000.
• Customer-service-driven, team-oriented, flexible, and self-starting approach.
• Strong work ethic, high integrity and honesty, organization and prioritization skills, focus and follow-through, an upbeat can-do attitude, drive and determination, attention to detail, and comfort with early mornings.

Responsibilities

• Drive a personal vehicle to retail locations to service and maintain customer service, product display, and cooler presentation standards.
• Build and rebuild displays according to Anheuser-Busch and Olympic Eagle guidelines.
• Restock coolers and displays, checking freshness codes and dates and rotating and facing products as required.
• Rotate and work back stock as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized vehicle in accordance with Olympic Eagle’s Driver Policy.
• Maintain Olympic Eagle’s professional image through actions and appearance.
• Provide consistent, dependable service and support to sales and operations departments.
• Work as a team player and provide assistance or route coverage to merchandisers, salespeople, and drivers as needed.
• Operate a hand truck, six-wheeler cart, and pallet jack to move products between stock rooms and displays.
• Follow safety procedures and processes, including those for lifting, reaching, and driving.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored life insurance and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Employees may enroll themselves and their families in medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Union employees participate in a pension program.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Up to 40 hours of vacation after the first year of employment, increasing to 80 hours after two years.
• Washington State sick leave accruals.
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard mileage rate, paid biweekly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED