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…
Skills: Merchandising, Inventory Rotation, Customer Service, Time Management, Oral Communication
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Full-time, Temporary
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Plan, Vacation
Posted 79d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Stock and rotate beverage products in retail accounts, including filling cold boxes and maintaining displays with point-of-sale materials. Coordinate with delivery and sales teams to provide exceptional customer service to assigned accounts.
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a smartphone. Ability to repetitively lift up to 60 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs is required.
Full job description
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. Weekend availability is needed with anticipated OT until September.
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, certifications, and specific location.
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].
Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Merchandising Supervisor
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets
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Related keywords
MerchandisingRetailBeverage DistributionPOSInventory ManagementProduct RotationCold BoxPallet JackSeasonal WorkCustomer Service
Columbia Distributing is one of the nation’s finest beer, cider, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage distributors since 1935. With our primary hubs are located in Kent, WA and Canby, OR, we distribute some of the best known brands in the beverage business. Today Columbia Distributing employs nearly 3,000 people and covers more than 135,000 square miles across Oregon and Washington.
We were named “2015 Beer Wholesaler of the Year” by the leading beverage business trends magazine Market Watch. Columbia Distributing has also been named the winner of Beverage Wholesaler Magazine’s "Best Workforce Development Award" for 2025.
Our success is based on the deep-rooted tradition of delivering quality products, timely service and a genuine concern for customers’ needs. This is achieved by providing ongoing, sustainable opportunities and growth for our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and communities. This national recognition is a powerful reflection of the effort we’re putting into developing our people, investing in leadership growth, and building a culture of continuous improvement. It’s also validation that what we’re doing internally is being noticed and celebrated across our industry.
For more information on Columbia Distributing and career opportunities, please visit www.coldist.com.
Offices: 27200 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070, US · 20301 59th Pl S, Kent, Washington 98032, US · 2525 SE 1st Ave, Canby, OR 97013, US · Kent, US
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