Merchandiser - Anchorage

Columbia Distributing • Anchorage, AK

2d

About The Position

The Merchandiser is the final step in getting beverages to Columbia Distributing’s customers. After delivery, the Merchandiser stocks and rotates products in retail accounts so they are ready to sell, working closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide customer service. The role involves handling beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages from store back stock and/or delivery loads; filling and rotating products in cold boxes and on dry shelves; and building and maintaining displays with point-of-sale materials as needed. Merchandisers drive their personal vehicles on assigned routes but do not transport product in those vehicles.

The position requires independent and team-based work, communication with store personnel and Sales teammates, accurate use of a timekeeping application, and adherence to applicable state labor laws. The role is based mostly indoors in retail accounts, with occasional outdoor work, and requires local travel; regional travel may be requested. Workdays and hours vary, may include overtime, and include availability to work both weekend days.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance are required for driving positions.
• Must own and be able to operate a mobile smartphone device.
• 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.
• 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, use arms, wrists, and hands, and grasp.
• Ability to climb stairs and work indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions and operate manual, non-powered equipment.
• Must be available 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 in retail accounts, 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 any locations.
• Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts.
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others encountered at work.
• 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 for breaks and other requirements.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's Core Values.
• Complete other assigned tasks or projects.

Benefits

• Employees and their families are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees may enroll in the company's 401(k) plan.
• Employees are eligible for 80 hours of vacation each year.
• Employees receive 7–8 days of paid holidays per calendar year, depending on location.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for incentives or bonuses, including annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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