What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser position at Heimark Distributing Company?
Job Summary
We are seeking a Merchandiser to join our team in the San Jacinto area. As a Merchandiser, you will be to work in local stores to keep our products stocked on the shelves and properly rotated. This position is primarily responsible for maintaining product in the storage room and on the sales floor. The hours of work or normally 5:30 am to 2:00 pm. Work is mostly on Saturday and Sunday.
Responsibilities
The position is responsible for the following job functions:
- Merchandise store shelving, coolers and displays with products in assigned retail accounts
- Rotate and organize product
- Use equipment to transport products (U Boats, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.)
- Display promotional material such as signs and banners in accounts
- Keep back room stock organized and rotated
- Ability to effectively communicate with managers, coworkers, and retailers
- Inspect vehicles and record issues
- Ability to operate under minimal supervision
- Develop good relationships with customers
- Work safe and smart at all times
Requirements
- Residence in area of work preferred
- Previous experience in merchandising retail accounts preferred
- High school diploma or GED Equivalent
- Accountable to follow all laws and regulations
- Flexible with start times and work assignments
- Clean driving record
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision
- Ability to use a smartphone
- Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs. as well as hang merchandise and be able to fulfill other physical requirements including: Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs overhead), bending, pulling/pushing (Push/pull up to 340 pounds on a two-wheeler)