Merchandiser (Wenatchee)

Job description:

Houston's is currently hiring for a full-time Merchandiser to service our territory in Wenatchee, WA. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced merchandisers and individuals with food and beverage distribution experience to join a growing company. Come be a part of a supportive merchandising team, and a company with strong values, good work-life balance, and a great company culture. We want our employees to enjoy coming to work every day!

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• Day Shift

Compensation:

• $21 per Hour
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses
• Consistent annual performance evaluations

Benefits:

• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee-only
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, LTD, and EAP for employee-only
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with matching up to 6% (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 3%)

Purpose:

Responsible for product merchandising within wholesale foodservice accounts. This includes stocking shelves, rotating shelved products, setting up displays, moving products from storage to the sales floor and assisting customers.

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Functions or Duties:

• Maintain product on store shelves by ensuring appropriate inventory levels and proper product rotation
• Transport product from backroom to display floor with manual equipment such as pallet jack or flat cart
• Audit packing list, report discrepancies and return damaged or defective products
• Build and maintain promotional displays
• Use handheld devices to input/submit orders
• Service accounts during designated times established by management
• Provide exceptional customer service and work closely with personnel
• Responsible for appearance and cleanliness of accounts
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Valid government-issued identification
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Ability to operate under minimal supervision

Education and Experience:

• Merchandising or equivalent work experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Lifting, loading, pushing and pulling products weighing upwards 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Climbing stairs or ladders, as well as walking, squatting, kneeling, bending or reaching while merchandising and moving products
• Be exposed to loud noise and machinery, plus able to judge distances and read signs; therefore, hearing and vision are required
• Be exposed to cold or heat while performing job duties

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

Required daily driving (personal vehicle) to access multi-store locations within assigned shift. May include driving at night, and/or in the dark, especially in winter months. Mileage is reimbursed to and from store location. Must have valid driver’s license, plus current insurance at all times on your vehicle(s).

Organizational Data:

• This position is reported to: Merchandising Manager/Supervisor
• This position directly supervises: None

EEO Statement:

Houston’s Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Houston’s Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Houston’s Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person