Belfair

Columbia Distributing•Belfair, WA

About The Position

The Merchandiser is the final stop in Columbia Distributing’s beverage distribution process. After delivery, this role stocks and rotates products so they are ready for sale, working closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide exceptional customer service. The position serves assigned retail accounts, drives a personal vehicle along an assigned route, and does not transport product in that vehicle. Days and hours vary, and the role requires availability to work both weekend days; overtime may be necessary. Local travel is required, and regional travel may be requested. This is a non-exempt, full-time position reporting to the Merchandising Supervisor.

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 work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet productivity deadlines using organizational and time-management skills.
Have excellent oral communication skills.
Be able to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and self-accountability.
Be available to work both weekend days.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including repetitive lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds and lifting up to 60 pounds; pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds using a manual cart or pallet jack; bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, using arms, wrists, and hands, and grasping; climbing stairs; and operating a vehicle and manual, non-powered equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous grocery or retail experience.

Responsibilities

Work products from store back stock and/or delivery loads, handling cases, bottles, and cans of alcoholic 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 needed.
Drive a personal vehicle on an assigned route; do not transport product in the personal vehicle or to and from 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.