Merchandiser - Seasonal- Bothell/Edmonds/Lynnwood/Mukilteo

Columbia Distributing • Everett, WA

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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 and complete account services. Merchandisers work in retail accounts, handling beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages from store back stock and/or delivery loads. 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 position drives a personal vehicle on an assigned route; Merchandisers do not transport products in their personal vehicles or between locations. The role requires local travel, and regional travel may be requested. This is a full-time, non-exempt seasonal position. Days and hours vary, overtime may be necessary, and availability to work both weekend days is required.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• 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 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, and hands to grasp.
• Ability to climb stairs and 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; overtime may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous grocery or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Work products 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 needed.
• Drive a personal vehicle on an assigned route; do not transport products in a personal vehicle or between 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 applicable state labor laws for breaks.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's Core Values.
• Complete other assigned tasks or projects.
• Work varying days and hours, including both weekend days and overtime as necessary.
• Travel locally; regional travel may be requested.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 80 hours of vacation every year
• 7–8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year, depending on location
• Potential eligibility for incentives or bonuses

What This Job Offers

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