Merchandiser - Salem

Columbia Distributing•Salem, OR

About The Position

Merchandisers are the final stop in Columbia Distributing’s distribution process, stocking and rotating products after delivery so beverages are ready to sell. They work closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide customer service. The position operates in retail accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work, and involves driving a personal vehicle on an assigned route. Merchandisers do not transport products in their personal vehicles. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours vary and may include overtime as necessary. The employee must be available to work both weekend days. Local travel is required; regional travel may be requested.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance for driving positions.
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 using 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, use arms, wrists, and hands, and grasp.
Ability to climb stairs and work indoors and outdoors.
Ability to drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions.
Ability to operate manual, non-powered equipment.
Availability to work both weekend days.

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 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 personal vehicle or to and from any 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 follow state labor laws for breaks.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company’s Core Values.
Complete other assigned tasks or projects.