Beverage Merchandiser

Who We Are:

Watkins Distributing is a family owned and operated beverage distribution company that has serviced Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:

Beverage merchandisers travel to grocery stores and other beverage outlets to ensure our products are stocked, displayed, and rotated correctly in accounts along their route.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a wide array of different beverage products, safely, and efficiently.




• Replenish shelves, coolers, displays, and backstock areas with beverage products.




• Rotate product to comply with expiration dates and freshness standards.




• Build, maintain, and dismantle branded promotional displays and endcaps.




• Install signage, decals, and promotional point-of-sale materials.




• Safely handle manual equipment (hand trucks) for lifting, stacking, and transporting beverage products.




• Drive a company or personal vehicle between stops.




• Follow directions communicated by the sales representative and merchandising supervisor.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Self-motivated, as they will not have a supervisor on site.




• Organized, with excellent attention to detail and customer service orientation.




• Enjoys a position where they are active and moving around often.




• Prefers a flexible, dynamic position, as this is not a 9-5 \"office job\".

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record with no major violations.




• Reliable transportation to use throughout workday and proof of auto insurance. Mileage reimbursement provided.




• Must be able to lift and move cases ranging from 20- 30 lbs. regularly. Tasks include bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for extended periods.




• Work independently across multiple retail locations, including early mornings and during weekends or peak holiday periods.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off




• 401k matching up to 7%




• Health insurance after 60 days