Full Time Merchandiser (GR)

Don-Lee Distributors, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas card

Auto allowance

Phone reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training and growth opportunities

Job summary

West Side Beer Distributing is seeking a Full-Time Retail Merchandiser to support our Sales team in the Grand Rapids area. This hands-on role involves stocking beer and beverages in stores, building displays, and ensuring shelves are organized and full.

Candidates should be reliable, self-motivated, and have a valid driver's license with access to a personal vehicle. The position offers competitive benefits, a $17.75/hour starting wage, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising, delivery, warehouse, or retail stocking preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to lift and move beverage cases.

Responsibilities

• Stock beer and beverage products in retail stores.
• Rotate inventory to ensure freshness.
• Build displays and set promotions.
• Keep shelves organized and full.
• Communicate with sales and delivery teams.

Skills

Reliable and self-motivated

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Family Owned. Community Focused. Employee Centric.

West Side Beer Distributing is a family‑owned, Michigan-based, beverage wholesaler with operations in the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Metro Detroit areas. We take an employee‑centric, community‑focused approach in how we do business. And we are looking for team members who share those same values!

West Side Beer Distributing is a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages multiple approaches and points of view. We believe that this creates an atmosphere where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

"The best word I can use to describe West Side Beer is Family. People feel valued, people feel that they matter. The company is fully making a commitment to them to make sure they love to work at the place they work."

- Tony DePagter, Business Development Manager

West Side Beer Distributing offers competitive benefit packages for eligible, full time employees. We provide a wide array of benefits options to choose from which allows employees to select the best plans for them and their families.

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community Appreciation Program

Open Positions

Position: Full Time Merchandiser (GR)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id: 1228

# of Openings: 1

West Side Beer Distributing is hiring for a Full‑Time Merchandiser – Beer & Beverage (Grand Rapids Area)

Starting Pay: $17.75/hr.

• $18.75 after 1 year

Plus: Gas Card | $160/month auto allowance | Monthly phone reimbursement

Looking for a physically active job where the day goes fast and you’re not stuck behind a desk? We’re hiring a Full‑Time Retail Merchandiser to support our Sales team in local stores throughout the Grand Rapids area. This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and perfect for someone who enjoys moving, organizing, and working directly in stores.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Stocking beer and beverage products in retail stores
• Rotating inventory to ensure freshness
• Building displays and setting promotions
• Keeping shelves organized and full
• Communicating with sales and delivery teams

Schedule & Hours

• 40–50 hours per week
• Weekend availability required
• Some holiday work required

What We Offer

• Guaranteed pay increases at 90 days and 1 year
• Gas card, auto allowance, and phone reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company‑paid Life, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid training and growth opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and self‑motivated individuals
• Prior merchandising, delivery, warehouse, or retail stocking experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to lift and move beverage cases as part of daily work
• Strong attention to detail and customer‑service mindset

West Side Beer Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. West Side Beer Distributing strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages multiple approaches and points of view. We believe that this creates an atmosphere where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

Questions About Starting Your Career at West Side Beer?