Merchandiser - Bellingham - Bellingham, WA

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

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is hiring a Merchandiser in the Bellingham area. You will stock and rotate beverages, build displays, and ensure products are market-ready after deliveries.

The role requires driving on an assigned route, strong customer service, and the ability to work both indoors and outdoors across multiple locations in WA and the United States. Eligibility includes a valid driver’s license and smartphone for reporting hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance for driving positions.
• Must own and operate a mobile smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Stock and rotate products in stores, build and maintain displays with POS.
• Drive a personal vehicle on assigned routes and provide excellent service.
• Engage with store staff and sales teams to complete account services efficiently.
• Record time via required timekeeping system and comply with labor laws.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Team player

Job description

6d

Merchandiser - Bellingham

#26-492

Multiple Locations

Working Locations

Bellingham

,

Washington

,

United States

Everett

,

Washington

,

United States

Pay Range

$20.77 - $21.77 per hour

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

• 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 18 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 experience

Compensation

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limit