Merchandiser - Tri-Cities - Tri-Cities, WA

Columbia Distributing; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a full-time Merchandiser for the Tri-Cities area in Washington. You will stock, rotate, and display beverages after delivery to ensure products are shelf-ready and appealing.

The role requires local travel, strong customer service, and the ability to work with store personnel and Sales teams. A valid driver's license and smartphone are required; weekends may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required for driving positions.
• Must own and be able to operate a mobile smartphone device.
• Previous grocery or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stock and rotate products in stores and build displays with POS.
• Drive a personal vehicle on assigned route.
• Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts.
• Coordinate with Delivery, Sales and retail partners to complete account services.
• Accurately clock in/out per timekeeping systems and state labor laws.

Skills

Oral communication

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Driver's license

Smartphone ownership

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

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Merchandiser - Tri-Cities

#26-523

Tri-Cities, Washington, United States

Working Locations

Tri-Cities

Washington

United States

Pay Range

$18.50 - $19.50/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 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 limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certific