Merchandiser - Salem

Columbia Distributing • Salem, OR

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About The Position

The Merchandiser is the final step in getting beverages into customers’ hands after delivery. The role works with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide customer service and ensure products are ready for sale. Merchandisers work in retail accounts, using store back stock and/or delivery loads to stock and rotate beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. They fill cold boxes and 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 personal vehicles or to and from locations.

The position operates mostly indoors in customer accounts, with occasional outdoor work, and requires local travel; regional travel may be requested. Days and hours vary, overtime may be necessary, and availability to work both weekend days is required. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Merchandising Supervisor.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• For driving positions, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
• Must own and be able to operate a mobile smartphone device.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet productivity deadlines through effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong work ethic and self-accountability.
• 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.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• For driving positions, ability to drive and operate a vehicle.
• Ability to operate manual, non-powered equipment.
• Availability to work both weekend days; hours vary and may include overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Previous grocery or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Work product from store back stock and/or delivery loads, handling beverage cases, bottles, and cans 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 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 encountered on the job.
• Communicate directly with store personnel and Sales teammates to complete account services effectively.
• Accurately clock in and out using the required timekeeping application and comply with state labor laws for breaks.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s Core Values.
• Complete other assigned tasks or projects.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for employees and their families.
• Dental insurance for employees and their families.
• Vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Basic life insurance for employees and their families.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan.
• 80 hours of vacation each year.
• 7–8 days of paid holidays per calendar year, depending on location.
• The hired applicant may be eligible for incentives, bonuses, or annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed