Merchandiser - Hillsboro/Forest Grove

Columbia Distributing•HIllsboro, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser is the final stop in the beverage distribution process, stocking and rotating products after delivery so they are ready for sale. The role works closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide customer service. Merchandisers work in retail accounts, handling beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages from store back stock and/or delivery loads. Work includes filling and rotating products in cold boxes and on dry shelves, and building and maintaining displays with point-of-sale materials as needed. The position drives a personal vehicle on an assigned route, but does not transport products in that vehicle. It requires local travel, and regional travel may be requested. Work takes place mostly indoors in customer accounts, with occasional outdoor work. Days and hours vary and may include overtime; availability to work both weekend days is required.

Requirements

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

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 product 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.
Build and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with co-workers, 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 follow state labor laws for breaks.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company's core values.
Complete other assigned tasks or projects.