Merchandiser (Part-Time)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Merchandiser is responsible for timely stocking and product handling of all GLWAS merchandise shipped to assigned account retail stores. This position will be working with store level personnel to ensure effective placement of shelf products and in-store displays while assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and display locations. The Merchandiser must demonstrate a professional demeanor by dressing and grooming in a professional manner while keeping vehicle clean, organized with adequate P.O.S. and other sales materials. Other duties include but not limited to:

• Building displays.
• Managing GLWAS product conditions within the store.
• Working with GLWAS District Managers and Area Managers to address product out of stocks.
• Territory Management Correctly runs workday according to plan.
• Maintains and uses reports, forms, and pre-plans
• Communicates on daily basis with Manager.

Work Schedule

This is a part-time position working up to 29 hours per week with schedules varying Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekend hours may be required based on holiday schedules and business needs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position operates in the field with daily travel, driving in all weather conditions. Physical demands require to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and climb throughout the day while lifting, stacking, moving, and rotating items without handles that weigh up to 50 pounds. Pushing and pulling carts with up to 100 pounds of force and operating warehouse equipment may be needed.

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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Basic competency with basic iOS devices
• Retail and/or Sales experience (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including a full Background Check, 10-Panel Drug Test, Physical Evaluation, and Agility Test
• Maintain a safe driving record.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits offers competitive benefit packages for its full-time employees including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Other fringe benefits include Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) including Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k Contribution with company match, and Paid Time Off including Vacation, Personal, and Holidays.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Great Lakes Wine & Spirits will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or student, because of a physical or mental impairment with regard to any position or program for which that person is qualified.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits participates in using E-Verify through DHS and USCIS to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. Federal law demands us to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Documentation will be required to complete the Form I-9 process upon employment.