Merchandiser

Houston's Inc. is currently hiring for a merchandiser to join our merchandising team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced merchandiser to join a growing and dynamic company where they can make a strong impact on the future of the organization. Come be a part of a collaborative and supportive 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!

Compensation:

• $21 per hour
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses
• Employee of the month bonuses

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8AM - 4:30PM (Mondays until 2:30PM)

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
• Must be able to pass a non-THC drug test, background check, and motor vehicle record check.

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 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

About Houston’s

Houston's is a premier sourcing solution for the food service industry, specializing in the redistribution of specialty food and beverages, small wares, and equipment. With our corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, warehouses in Wilsonville, Oregon, and Kansas City, Missouri, and merchandisers strategically located across the country, Houston's is here to meet our customers' needs.

Since 1933 we have prided ourselves in providing our customers with exceptional service and delivery of products through the experience, knowledge, passion, and energy of our employees. We have a passion for the food service industry and believe our customers' success is our success, and it shows.

At Houston's...we are people, not just products.

Our team is a group of people with different backgrounds, abilities, talents, and experiences with a shared sense of purpose.

For more information about Houston's Inc, please visit our website, www.houstons-inc.com

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person