Produce Store Merchandiser

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth.

Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.
With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays and sick days.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance (EAP).
• $29-$31 per hour Dependent on Experience.
• Company vehicle usage for scheduled shifts.
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise.
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.

The produce store merchandiser works directly with our retail customers and responsible for the produce merchandising at assigned stores. This role is designed to maximize produce product rotation and customer service through effective planning, relationship-building, and in-store servicing. A major objective of this role is to establish and maintain rapport with key store individuals while providing outstanding customer service.

Jobsite locations:

Greater Los Angeles area. Work will be performed in retail grocery stores located in a combination of West Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach and Long Beach, varied on customer needs. The produce merchandiser will commute to the scheduled stores on a daily basis and sometimes to other locations as needed.

Core responsibilities:

• Cultivate Partnerships: Visit an assigned itinerary of retail stores to support and build relationships with produce managers, receivers, and department leads.
• Quality Assurance: Rotate product and ensure displays meet quality standards.
• Customer Support: Conduct weekly store price audits and assess customer needs.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with internal staff to resolve store-level issues.
• Brand Representation: Professionally represent the company in all interactions with customers and team members.
• Schedule Flexibility: Work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights, and some weekends depending on customer needs.

Desired Minimum Qualifications
:

• 2+ years produce merchandising experience.
• Valid CA DL - able to meet company insurance guidelines.
• Travel up to 95% - company vehicle - maintain car cleanliness.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to prioritize activities under pressure.
• Able to work on your feet for 8+ hours.
• Ability to adhere to all food and safety protocols and procedures.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsor ships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer