Merchandiser - Moses Lake

Columbia Distributing•Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

The Merchandiser is the final stop in Columbia Distributing’s distribution process, stocking and rotating products after delivery so they are ready for sale. The position works closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide customer service in assigned accounts. Merchandisers work product from store back stock and/or delivery loads, handling beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. They fill and rotate products in cold boxes and on dry shelves and build and maintain displays with point-of-sale materials as needed. The role drives a personal vehicle on an assigned route; product is not transported in the employee’s personal vehicle. This full-time, non-exempt position operates primarily indoors in retail accounts, with occasional outdoor work. Workdays and hours vary, may include overtime, and require availability on both weekend days. Local travel is required, and regional travel may be requested. The position reports to the Merchandising Supervisor and has no people-management responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance for driving positions.
Must own and be able to operate a mobile smartphone device.
Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds repetitively and up to 60 pounds.
Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds using a manual cart or pallet jack.
Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, squat, and use arms, wrists, hands, and grasp.
Ability to climb stairs, work indoors and outdoors, drive and operate a vehicle, and operate manual, non-powered equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet productivity deadlines through effective organization and time management.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Strong work ethic and self-accountability.
Availability to work both weekend days; hours vary and may include overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous grocery or retail experience.

Responsibilities

Work product from store back stock and/or delivery loads, handling cases, bottles, and cans of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale or storage.
Fill and rotate products in cold boxes and on dry shelves, and build and maintain displays with point-of-sale materials as necessary.
Drive a personal vehicle on an assigned route; do not transport product in the personal vehicle or to and from locations.
Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts.
Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and others.
Communicate directly with store personnel and Sales teammates to complete account services effectively.
Accurately clock in and out using the required timekeeping application and follow state labor laws regarding breaks.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s Core Values.
Complete other assigned tasks or projects.