What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Merchandiser Portland, OR position at ONESOURCE DISTRIBUTING LLC?
Merchandiser - Must have a cell phone to utilize a phone app when making store visits. SUMMARY: This part time position is primarily responsible for receiving and displaying the magazine shipments for their assigned store(s). As well as assisting with any customer service requests related to magazine merchandising from store management/leadership team.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities are centered around being a merchandising representative of SSS for service to customers located in the territory, on the days and allotted hours as assigned. The merchandiser provides supporting functions including, but not limited to; merchandising magazine deliveries and removing magazine covers prior to recycling. Magazines are displayed according to sales volume, store preferences, and/or regional programs. The merchandiser reports any observed alterations of magazine displays to SSS. The merchandiser shall be subject to the policies established by the managers of SSS. Merchandisers must comply with all regulations, policies and procedures set forth by the SSS management team, including time recording phone app and any other duties as assigned in relation to the job summary. This is a part-time position that will not lead to full-time.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES: May be required to occasionally print documents from SSS emails and respond to any SSS correspondence within 24 hours. Reliable transportation required. Must present self well, along with a clean and neat appearance (hygiene), and work consistent weekly scheduled visits. Must utilize good communication, listening and organizational skills, including follow written and verbal directions, work with minimal supervision, and be professional and able to develop good working relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS: Merchandisers must have a valid personal email address, phone and voicemail capability, regular access to a computer for SSS management communication. Valid driver’s license or state identification required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Merchandisers must have the ability to do light lifting and at times manipulate boxes of 45 lbs, be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time and do repetitive bending movements. Position requires repetitive lifting of a hand-full of magazines when merchandising the delivery, and when relocating magazines from one pocket to another. Disposal of old magazines requires removing covers prior to recycling.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Retail, grocery, or convenient store settings.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: prior merchandising, grocery or retail experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate communication and listening skills in English, including follow written and verbal directions.