Merchandiser - Seasonal - Tri Cities - Kennewick, WA

Columbia Distributing; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Distributing in Kennewick, WA, is seeking a Seasonal Merchandiser to stock and rotate beverages, build displays, and support store teams across the Tri-Cities area. You’ll work after deliveries to ensure products are ready for sale and maintain attractive, compliant shelves.

The role requires strong customer service, reliability, and the ability to drive to local accounts. Hours are seasonal with potential weekends and overtime based on store needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• In retail accounts, stock/store back stock and deliveries; handle cases and beverages; fill/rotate in cold boxes and shelves; build/display POS.
• Drive a personal vehicle on assigned route; merchandisers do not transport product in personal vehicles.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Communicate with store personnel and Sales to complete account services.
• Clock in/out accurately and follow timekeeping and breaks per state laws.
• Demonstrate adherence to the Company's Core Values at all times.
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Information

14d

Merchandiser - Seasonal - Tri Cities

#26-372

Multiple Locations

Kennewick

Washington

United States

Tri-Cities

Washington

United States

Pay Range

$18.25 - $18.50/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

• 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 seasonal position. Days/hours of work vary & may include weekends & overtime as necessary.

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 limited to skill