Full-Time Beverage Merchandiser — Local Routes

Columbia Distributing; Mill Creek (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan eligibility

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading beverage distribution company is seeking a full-time Merchandiser in Mill Creek, WA. This role involves product placement, stock rotation, and providing excellent customer service at retail accounts. The ideal candidate is at least 18 years old, has a valid driver's license, and preferably some grocery or retail experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, and a competitive hourly wage between $20.00 and $20.50.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required for driving positions.
• Must own and be able to operate a mobile smartphone device.
• Preferred: previous grocery or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Stock and rotate product in back stock, on shelves, and in displays.
• Build and maintain displays with POS materials.
• Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts.
• Communicate directly with store personnel and Sales teammates.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Product rotation

Team collaboration

Job description

2d

Merchandiser - Bothell/Edmonds/Lynnwood/Mukilteo

#26-564

Multiple Locations

Working Locations

Bothell

,

Washington

,

United States

Edmonds

,

Washington

,

United States

Lynnwood

,

Washington

,

United States

Mukilteo

,

Washington

,

United States

Pay Range

$22.00/hr-$23.00/hr

Job Details

Our **Merchandisers** play a pivotal role at Columbia Distributing. Over the course of distribution, Merchandising is the final stop in getting beverages into our customer's hands. After the Delivery team delivers product to the store, a Merchandiser will stock and rotate our products so they are ready to sell. This position works closely with our Delivery, Sales, and retail partners, to provide exceptional customer service.

**Primary Responsibilities**

• Must Be 21+ for this location.
• In retail accounts, work product from store back stock and/or delivery loads; handling cases, bottles and cans of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages for the purpose of sale or storage. This includes filling and rotating product in cold boxes, on dry shelves, and building and maintaining displays with POS (point of sale) as necessary.
• Drive personal vehicle on assigned route. Merchandisers do not transport any product in personal vehicles, nor to and from any locations.
• Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts. Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, Supervisors, Managers and others you come into contact with throughout your job
• Engage in direct communication with store personnel and Sales teammates to effectively complete account services
• Accurately clock in and out of required timekeeping application, adhering to state labor laws for breaks, etc.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned
  
  

**Key Competencies**

• Ability to work independently and with a team. Manage multiple tasks and meet productivity deadlines through 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
  
  

**People Management**

None

**Work Environment**

This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work

**Physical Demands**

• Lift/carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 60 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs. with the use of manual cart or pallet jack
• Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/ use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
• Climb stairs
• Work indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle for driving positions
• Must be able to operate manual, non-powered equipment
  
  

**Expected Hours of Work**

This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work vary & may include overtime as necessary. Must be available to work both weekend days.

**Travel**

Local travel required. Regional Travel may be requested

**Required Education and Experience**

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required for driving positions
• Must own and be able to operate a mobile smart phone device
  
  

**Preferred Education and Experience**

Previous grocery or retail experienc