Merchandiser - West Seattle/Burien

Columbia Distributing•Burien, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Distributing Merchandisers are the final stop in getting beverages into customers’ hands. After delivery, they stock and rotate products so they are ready for sale. The position works closely with Delivery, Sales, and retail partners to provide customer service. Merchandisers work in retail accounts, drive their personal vehicle on an assigned route, and do not transport product in their personal vehicles. Days and hours vary, and the role may include overtime. Weekend availability is required. Local travel is required; regional travel may be requested.

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.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Able to manage multiple tasks and meet productivity deadlines using effective organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Able 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, use arms, wrists, and hands, grasp, and climb stairs.
Able to work indoors and outdoors, drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions, and operate manual, non-powered equipment.
Available to work both weekend days; work hours vary and may include overtime.

Nice To Haves

Previous grocery or retail experience.

Responsibilities

Work product 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 an assigned route; do not transport product in a 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 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.