Merchandiser - North Portland

Columbia Distributing • Lake Oswego, OR

3d

About The Position

The Merchandiser is the final step in Columbia Distributing’s 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 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; product is not transported in personal vehicles or between locations. Local travel is required, and regional travel may be requested. Days and hours vary, overtime may be necessary, and availability to work both weekend days is required. The role is full-time and non-exempt.

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 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.
• Able to lift and carry 35 pounds repetitively and up to 60 pounds.
• Able to push or pull up to 100 pounds using a manual cart or pallet jack.
• Able to bend, stoop, crouch, squat, and use arms, wrists, hands, and grasp.
• Able to climb stairs, work indoors and outdoors, drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions, and operate manual, non-powered equipment.
• Available to work both weekend days; overtime may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous grocery or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Work product 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, 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 locations.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for employees and their families.
• Dental insurance for employees and their families.
• Vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Basic life insurance for employees and their families.
• Company 401(k) plan.
• 80 hours of vacation annually.
• 7–8 days of paid holidays per calendar year, depending on location.
• Potential eligibility for incentives, bonuses, or annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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