U-District

Columbia Distributing•Ballard, WA

About The Position

Merchandisers are the final stop in the distribution process, stocking and rotating products after delivery so beverages 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 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 role drives a personal vehicle on an assigned route; merchandisers do not transport products in personal vehicles or between locations. The position operates mostly indoors in customer accounts, with occasional outdoor work. Local travel is required, and regional travel may be requested. Days and hours vary, overtime may be necessary, and availability on both weekend days is required. This is a non-exempt position reporting to the Merchandising Supervisor.

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 through 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, grasp, and climb stairs.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and to drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions.
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 cases, bottles, and cans for sale or storage.
Fill and rotate products in cold boxes and on dry shelves.
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 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 adhere to state labor laws for breaks.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's Core Values.
Complete other assigned tasks or projects.