Merchandiser - Tigard/Beaverton

Columbia Distributing•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

Merchandisers are the final stop in getting beverages into customers’ hands after delivery. Working closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners, this role stocks and rotates products so they are ready for sale and provides customer service to assigned accounts. Merchandisers work in retail accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work, and drive a personal vehicle on an assigned route. They do not transport products in their personal vehicles. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with variable days and hours, possible overtime, and required availability both weekend days. Local travel is required; regional travel may be requested.

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 smart phone device.
Work both weekend days and be available for overtime as necessary.
Lift and carry 35 pounds repetitively and up to 60 pounds; push or pull up to 100 pounds using a manual cart or pallet jack.
Be able to bend, stoop, crouch, squat, use arms, wrists, and hands, grasp, and climb stairs.
Be able to drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions and operate manual, non-powered equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to 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.

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 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 products in the personal vehicle.
Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts.
Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and other contacts.
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.