Beverage Merchandiser - Union Position (Pierce/King County)

City Beverages • Puyallup, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Beverage Merchandiser is responsible for the in-store presentation and stocking of Anheuser-Busch and Olympic Eagle products at retail locations in Pierce and King County. The role follows Olympic Eagle and Anheuser-Busch standards for customer service, displays, cooler presentation, product rotation, and freshness. It involves working independently while meeting deadlines and providing dependable service, with flexibility to support other merchandisers, salespeople, and drivers when needed. Advancement within Olympic Eagle may be available to employees who excel.

The schedule is five eight-hour shifts, Saturday through Wednesday, beginning at 5 a.m., with Thursday and Friday off. The position requires weekend and early-morning availability. Employees drive their own enclosed, four-wheel vehicle to customer locations and receive mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard rate. Mileage is tracked through Everlance.

The work takes place while traveling between customer locations and inside stores such as grocery and convenience stores. Physical duties include standing, walking, reaching, twisting, bending, and occasionally stooping, climbing, squatting, and kneeling. The employee frequently lifts 35 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 100 pounds with equipment assistance, and may need to reach or climb to the tops of displays and full pallets.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be able to lift 35 pounds and frequently push or pull up to 100 pounds with equipment assistance.
• Have a valid driver's license and meet the specified vehicle insurance requirements.
• Use an enclosed four-wheel personal vehicle during work hours; there is no make or model requirement.
• Set up an Everlance account to track work mileage.
• Be available to work weekends and early mornings.

Nice To Haves

• Beverage industry experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a personal vehicle to retail locations 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, check freshness codes and dates, and rotate and face products.
• Rotate and work back stock as necessary.
• Keep the vehicle clean, neat, and organized according to Olympic Eagle's Driver Policy.
• Maintain Olympic Eagle's image through professional actions and appearance.
• Provide consistent, dependable service and support to sales and operations departments.
• Work as a team player and provide flexibility, assistance, or route coverage when needed.
• Use a hand truck, six-wheeler cart, and pallet jack to move products between stock rooms and displays.
• Follow safety procedures, including those for lifting, reaching, and driving.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored life insurance for full-time employees.
• Company-sponsored long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance enrollment for employees and their families.
• 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.
• Sick time accrual in accordance with Washington State Sick Leave.

What This Job Offers

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