Merchandiser - Auburn/Federal Way

Columbia Distributing • Auburn, WA

2d

About The Position

Merchandisers are the final step in distributing beverages to customers. After the Delivery team delivers products to a store, Merchandisers stock and rotate products so they are ready to sell. The role works closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide customer service. 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. 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 full-time, non-exempt position reporting to a Merchandising Supervisor.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a valid driver's license and auto insurance for driving positions.
• 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 through effective 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 able to lift and carry 35 pounds repetitively and up to 60 pounds.
• Be able to 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 work indoors and outdoors, drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions, and operate manual, non-powered equipment.
• Be available 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 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 the assigned route; do not transport products in a personal vehicle or to and from any 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
• 401(k) plan
• 80 hours of vacation each 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed