MERCHANDISER

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc. is seeking a Merchandiser to stock, rotate, and display fresh produce for our retail partners, ensuring attractive, accurate and well‑shelved merchandise. You will work with the merchandising and store teams to maintain standards, follow policies, and provide friendly service.

A high school diploma and forklift license are required or willing to obtain. This position offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities to grow within our produce business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift license required or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of merchandising policies and product codes.

Responsibilities

• Stock produce or other merchandise.
• Unload materials or equipment.
• Inspect items for damage or defects.
• Rotate product, first in, first out.
• Report stock and display needs to supervisor.
• Discuss goods with merchandising and sales teams.
• Attach identifications to products.
• Inspect shipments for accuracy.
• Monitor inventories and set up displays.
• Remove debris or damaged items.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Organizational skills

Product codes and terminology

Merchandising policies

Analytical skills

Professionalism

Team player

HRIS software familiarity</wbr>

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift license

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

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 dutiesExposure 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