Merchandiser - Kennewick​/Tri Kennewick, WA

Merchandiser – Kennewick/Tri‑Cities – Kennewick, WA

Join Columbia Distributing as a Merchandiser in the Kennewick and Tri‑Cities markets. This full‑time role works with distribution, sales, and retail partners to stock, rotate, and display beverages at customer stores.

• Work product from store backstock and delivery loads; handle cases, bottles, and cans of beer, wine, spirits, and non‑alcoholic beverages.
• Fill and rotate product in cold boxes, on dry shelves, and build and maintain displays with POS as needed.
• Drive a personal vehicle on the assigned route; merchandisers do not transport product in personal vehicles.
• Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts and build positive relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Engage in direct communication with store personnel and sales teammates to complete account services.
• Accurately clock in and out of the required timekeeping application, adhering to state labor laws for breaks.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Columbia Distributing’s Core Values at all times.
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required; must drive for assigned route.
• Own and be able to operate a mobile smart phone device.
• Previous grocery or retail experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic, self‑accountability, excellent oral communication, ability to develop strong relationships.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks through effective organizational and time management skills.

• Lift or carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 60 lbs.; push or pull up to 100 lbs. with manual cart or pallet jack.
• Climb stairs, work indoors and outdoors, bend, stoop, crouch, squat, use arms and hands.

Full‑time position; local travel required, regional travel may be requested; available to work weekends; may include overtime.

$18.00–$19.00 per hour. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, 80 hours of vacation yearly, and 7–8 days of paid holidays.

Classification:
Non‑Exempt. Report to the Regional Merchandising Manager.