** Frank Beverage Group**

** Beer Capitol - Summer Help - Merchandiser**

Sussex, WI 53089

Summer Merchandiser

As a Merchandiser you are responsible for daily merchandising of company products and delivery put away at a variety of customer stops, while working safely and in the best interest of the customer and the company. Requires use of your own personal vehicle (Beer Capitol reimburses for gas mileage).

Job Duties:

Communicate with the salespeople throughout the day for detailed account instructions.

Make all stops as assigned.

All Merchandisers are responsible for proper rotation of stock in retail accounts. The proper way to rotate product is First In - First Out (FIFO). Every time you enter an account, rotation must take place when the product codes require it, to all department and company standards. Any dated product you discover in an account must be immediately reported to your salesperson and supervisor.

Builds displays creatively in appropriate locations, with current pricings and signage, while maintaining proper rotations and housekeeping, all to department and company standards.

Faces all company products at customer accounts in accordance to all department and company standards.

Ensures that the Back Stock is kept neat, organized, properly rotated, and is worked thoroughly upon each visit.

Fills and appropriately uses POS in warm/cold shelf areas; while replacing worn, torn and expired POS in a timely fashion.

Carries correct and adequate levels of POS/Re-Pack/ and work supplies at all times.

POS should be neat, organized, and be maintained to department standards.

Breakage is repaired or replaced in a timely fashion according to department standards.

All other duties as assigned by the company.

**Essential Functions:**

Ability to drive/maintain a valid drivers license and hold current personal vehicle insurance.

Ability to lift/lower from 5 to 175 pounds; One half-barrel weigh approximately 175 pounds, and you must be able to lift/lower that weight from at least 3 feet high/chest level and from that level to the ground. The maximum weight of a case of product is 45 pounds, and you must be able to lift cases overhead on a frequent basis.

Ability to push and pull 5 to 175 pounds frequently, this includes the ability to bend over and push.

Ability to climb or descend stairs with or without a handcart, moving approximately 100 to 350 pounds.

Ability to push and pull up 2,500 pounds frequently using a Pallet Jack or U-Boat with or without assistance.

Ability to walk, stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, twist, grasp, work at heights, reach to various levels, with adequate sense of balance while working/using company equipment or products.

Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions: wet, dust, fumes, noisy, extreme hot or cold, and working outside in all types of Wisconsin weather.

Ability to communicate and comprehend with verbal or written communication to employees, customers and the public.

Possess good visual acuity at various distances with dimensional depth perception and color distinction.

Possess an analytical and mechanical aptitude, also a good decision making capability, and the ability to learn and operate all the necessary equipment safely.

Ability to operate a computer.

Reports competitive activity to the appropriate sales peoples and mangers.

Ability to complete and maintain a Powered Industrial Tuck certification.

**Knowledge:**

Must possess sufficient knowledge of company products and current marketing programs in order to effectively execute all job tasks; and to answer routine inquiries and knowledge of supplier products/policies especially freshness standards and product marking identifying the same.

Know how to independently get to various locations that relate to the companys business functions.

**Attributes:** Present a positive and enthusiastic demeanor to customers, co-workers and management, while maintaining a professional and polite attitude.

**Experience and Education:** High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Have and maintain a valid Drivers License.