Merchandiser

How You Contribute to Columbia's Success:

From Sales to Delivery, you are the final stop in getting beverages into our customer's hands! As a Columbia Distributing Merchandiser, you will stock, rotate and merchandise our products so they are ready to sell.

This position works closely with our sales team to provide exceptional customer service to assigned accounts.

What You'll Accomplish Day to Day:

• Drive within assigned route to stock beverage product from store back stock or delivery loads to shelves so they are positioned to sell. This includes:  handling cases, bottles and cans of beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages for the purpose of sale or storage
• Fill cold boxes and shelves with appropriate merchandise, and rotate product on an ongoing basisProvide excellent customer service to assigned accounts
• Maintain the back stock area to allow for a safe and efficient work environment
• Organize back stock to ensure accurate order writing for sales
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with throughout your job
• Build displays in stores and maintain POS (point of sale) as necessary
• Interact in direct communication with store personnel and sales people
• Accurately clock in and out, adhering to state labor laws
• Work with merchandising and sales team members on a continual basis to train, support and evaluate needs

You're Ready to Join Our Team if You Have:

• General knowledge of industry products
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

Work Environment

This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.

Physical Demands

• Lift/carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
• Climb stairs
• Work indoors and outdoors
• Drive
• Operate equipment

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work vary, & may include weekends & overtime as necessary.

Travel

Local travel only

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
• Must be able to own/operate a mobile smart phone device

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous grocery or retail experience

Reports to: Merchandising Supervisor

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

TOP NORTHWEST BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTOR

Welcome to Columbia Distributing, one of America’s finest beverage distributors. If you live in Oregon, Washington or Northern California, then you’ve probably tried some of the products we distribute to your preferred retailer and your favorite restaurant or bar.

We take pride in being part of the three-tier system, and we’re 100% dedicated to providing quality products, quick delivery, and premium customer service. Through our distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages since 1935, we’ve grown to become a staple in the Pacific Northwest community, employing over 3,500 people and covering more than 170,000 square miles across three states. For the past 80+ years, we’ve cultivated deep relationships with our retail partners and developed an expert understanding of the beverage landscape, allowing us to appeal to brands both big and small.

Career Pathways and programs into Sales and becoming a CDL Delivery Driver are prioritized for our internal employees! Learn more by emailing: recruiting@coldist.com