Route Merchandiser

Continental Services • Sterling Heights, MI

10h • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Route Merchandiser is responsible for driving company vehicle over an established route to merchandise store products. The driver is responsible for filling and maintaining their 24/7 market stores.

Requirements

• High-School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass DOT physical requirements
• Clean driving record
• Chauffeur’s license
• Prior experience driving a 16 ft box truck or similar
• Basic Computer Skills –iPad, handheld scanner, smart phone, and other technology

Nice To Haves

• Prior retail experience and familiarization with basic merchandising concepts strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products according to store layouts and POGs.
• Roll-out promotions.
• Gather and report customer feedback.
• Maintain established inventory levels for all products sold, to include, but not limited to soft drinks, pre-packaged food, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps, fruits, vegetables, candy, pastry, and snack items.
• Restock shelves, coolers, and coffee.
• Follow protocols for inventory tracking and product rotation.
• Collect and record out-of-date, rejected or unsold merchandise.
• Monitors shelf life of products to minimize spoilage losses.
• Review inventory requirements to identify what products are needed for each point of sale.
• Works closely with the warehouse to ensure all products are ready for delivery.
• Load and unload products using proper safety protocols to prevent injury.
• Drive company vehicle to deliver merchandise.
• Maintain open lines of communication with management regarding account product changes and recommended scheduling changes.
• Collect money from kiosks.
• Follow cash handling and loss prevention protocols to ensure personal and property safety.
• Record transactions on appropriate forms and/or handheld device.
• Monitor and report any activity that seems out of the norm or raises specific concern about potential misconduct.
• Ensure proper handling and refrigeration of all perishable items during transit and while stocking products.
• Ensure coolers maintain appropriate temperatures to store products.
• Perform routine cleaning, to include, but not limited to coffee machines, microwaves, coolers, racks, shelves, tables, counter tops, floors and windows, in and around each point of sale.
• Greet clients and customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with customers to address questions or concerns.
• Provide suggestions related to products and solutions as needed.
• Provide Feedback and suggestions to improve route efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Full inventory counts must be completed & submitted as designated by company protocol.
• Inspect food quality & appearance; report stale products, review "pick" sheets, conduct final walk-thru.
• Projects and assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, at-work dining perks, flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a total rewards program. Team Members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.
• Part-time Team Members are eligible for our 401(k) with company match, at work dining perks and team members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.
• Location-specific perks may also include wellness programming, on-the-job training, corporate-hosted courses, certifications and team events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED