Beverage Merchandiser - Union Position (Pierce/King County)

Olympic Eagle Distributing; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Olympic Eagle Distributing is seeking a dedicated merchandiser to manage in-store presentation and stock for our products. You will drive to various retail locations on a schedule that starts early and runs weekends, ensuring displays meet brand standards and freshness codes are respected.

The role requires physical stamina, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift and move products. Growth opportunities exist for top performers who meet deadlines and deliver exceptional customer

Qualifications

• Requires high-energy, self-motivated individual with strong customer service focus.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs with equipment.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance, vehicle may be owned by employee.
• Experience in beverage/retail merchandising preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive own vehicle to retail locations to service displays and maintain brand standards.
• Build and rebuild displays per guidelines and requirements.
• Restock coolers and displays, monitor freshness codes and rotate products.
• Rotate and manage back stock and keep areas organized.
• Maintain a clean, orderly vehicle and professional appearance.
• Provide dependable service to sales and operations teams.
• Collaborate with merchandisers and drivers for route coverage as needed.
• Operate hand truck, pallet jack, and six-wheeler cart as required.

Skills

Customer service

Team oriented

Flexible

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

SCHEDULE: 5x8's Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday beginning at 5am (Off: Thursday, Friday)

GENERAL SCOPE: Opportunity to use pride and passion for Olympic Eagle's portfolio of products to create and maintain an image of being the leader in the market. This position is responsible for in-store presentation and stocking. The person in this role must be able to follow the strict guidelines and requirements set by Olympic Eagle. Enjoys working alone, following guidelines, meeting deadlines and delivering impeccable customer service. People who excel in this position will be given the opportunity for advancement within OE. Full-time position. Must have availability to work weekends and early mornings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Driving personal vehicle to retail locations to service and maintain Anheuser Busch and Olympic Eagle's standards of customer service, product displays and cooler presentation
• Build and rebuild displays according to Anheuser Busch and Olympic Eagle's strict guidelines and requirements
• Restock coolers while paying attention to freshness codes/dates and rotating and facing product as required
• Restock displays while paying attention to freshness codes/dates and rotating and facing product as required
• Rotate and work back stock as necessary
• Maintain a clean and neat/organized vehicle at all times, according to Olympic Eagles Driver Policy
• Maintain Olympic Eagle's impeccable image through actions and appearance at all times
• Deliver consistent, dependable service and support to the sales and operations departments
• Ability to work as a team player and be flexible, as other merchandisers, sales people and drivers may need assistance or coverage on their routes any time
• Operate hand truck, six wheeler cart and pallet jack to move product to and from stock rooms to displays, etc.
• Follow all safety procedures and processes including but not limited to lifting, reaching and driving.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Driving to and from customer locations in your own vehicle. Subject to customer location working conditions (i.e., grocery stores, convenience stores, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, twist, bend and occasionally stoop, climb, squat and kneel. This position requires the extensive use of hands and arms to lift, rotate and face product, as well as the ability to reach and climb to the tops of displays and full pallets. Specific vision abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus for the purpose of assessing image of displays.

BENEFITS:

Olympic Eagle provides company sponsored Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance to all Full Time Employees. Employees are able to enroll themselves and their families in medical, dental and vision insurance. 401k is provided to non-union employees. Union employees will be part of a pension program. Employees will also receive 8 paid holidays and up to 40 hours of vacation after the first year of employment. This will increase to 80 hours at 2 years. We follow the Washington State Sick Leave for sick time accruals.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• This position requires you to drive your own vehicle during work hours. You will be reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage rate
• Reimbursements are made biweekly
• There is no requirement for make/model of vehicle, other than that it MUST be an enclosed vehicle on 4 wheels
• We track miles through a company called Everlance so you will be required to set up an account with them
• Insurance requirements are as follows:

- Bodily Injury per Person $100,000

- Bodily Injury per Accident $300,000

- Property Damage $100,000

- Un/under-insured motorist - $50,000

- Recommended: $1,000 Comp and Collision Deductibles

- No requirement or verification for an endorsement for company use.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. and frequently push/pull up to 100 lbs. with assistance of equipment
• Must have a valid drivers license and insurance levels as detailed below, vehicle insurance is verified
• Beverage industry experience preferred, but not required

SUCCESSFUL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Customer Service Driven
• Team oriented
• Flexible
• Self-starter
• Strong work ethic
• High integrity and honesty
• Well organized, with ability to prioritize and maintain focus and follow-through under a variety of conditions
• Up-beat/can-do attitude
• Displays a high level of drive and determination to achieve high quality
• Attention to Detail
• Early morning person