MERCHANDISER

Alsum Farms; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Alsum Farms seeks a part-time Merchandiser to stock and rotate produce, set up displays, and maintain backroom stock in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will work in the produce area with a forklift license or willingness to obtain one, and you will collaborate with store teams to ensure accurate shelf presentation and inventory control. Schedule is mornings, with physical duties including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid forklift license (or willingness to get one).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Strong inventory analysis and judgment abilities are required.
• Ability to learn product codes and merchandising policies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Stock produce and other merchandise.
• Set up merchandise displays and rotate stock.
• Inspect items for damage or defects.
• Ensure correct order fulfillment and backroom stock levels.
• Interact with customers and merchandising teams professionally.
• Operate pallet jack and handle loads up to 50 pounds.
• Adhere to safety and PPE requirements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Organizational skills

Analytical inventory skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift license (or willing to obtain)

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

About this position

Description: Do you enjoy staying active, creating eye-catching displays, and making a difference in the customer shopping experience? Join the Alsum team as a Merchandiser and help deliver the freshest produce to our retail partners every day.

Why Join Alsum?

At Alsum, our people are the foundation of our success. We offer a supportive team environment where your contributions matter, opportunities to grow your career, and the chance to represent a trusted leader in fresh produce.

If you're ready to help keep produce departments looking their very best while working for a company that values teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement, apply today and grow your career with Alsum!

Always improving. Always serving. Always winning together. Exceeding expectations every day.

Requirements:

POSITION SUMMARY: Receive, store, and distribute merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage area to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. Always improving. Always serving. Always winning together. Exceeding expectations every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stock produce or other merchandise
• Unload materials or equipment
• Inspect items for damage or defects
• Rotate product, first in, first out
• Check backroom stock daily and report to store Produce Manager the need to get all product out on the display floor and report happenings to your immediate supervisor
• Discuss goods or services information with customer, merchandising team, and/or sales team
• Attach identification information to products, items, or containers
• Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment
• Monitor inventories of products or materials
• Set up merchandise displays
• Remove debris or damaged produce items
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid forklift license (or willingness to get one)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology
• Thorough understanding of merchandising policies and procedures
• Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory
• Represent Alsum Companies to external customers with professionalism
• Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
• Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software
• Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• The ability to move product with a pallet jack, or by cart
• Various repetitive movements
• Good manual dexterity to perform required duties
• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas

Work Schedule:

• Week 1 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 2 Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
• HOURS: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or until job is done