Merchandiser - Tigard/Beaverton

Columbia Distributing • Tigard, OR

5d

About The Position

The Merchandiser is the final step in getting beverages from distribution into customers’ hands. After delivery, the Merchandiser stocks and rotates products so they are ready for sale, working closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide exceptional customer service. The role operates in retail accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work, and requires local travel. Regional travel may be requested. Merchandisers drive their personal vehicles on assigned routes but do not transport products in those vehicles.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• For driving positions, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
• Must 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 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, and grasp.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions.
• Must be able to operate manual, non-powered equipment.
• Must be available to work both weekend days.

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 needed.
• Drive a personal vehicle on assigned routes; do not transport products in a 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
• 401(k) plan
• 80 hours of vacation each year
• 7–8 days of paid holidays each calendar year, depending on location
• Potential eligibility for incentives or bonuses

What This Job Offers

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