What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cold Equipment Manager - Kent, WA position at Columbia Distributing?
Cold Equipment Manager
#24-1250 | Posted 12/23/2024
Kent, Washington, United States
Working Locations
Kent, Washington, United States
Pay Range
$63,300.00 - $82,250.00/yr
Job Details
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage the receiving, delivery, reset, maintenance, and inventory for all non-alcoholic beverage cold equipment
- Responsible for scheduling all the cold equipment deliveries to our account base and maintain a daily/weekly log of activity
- Direct communication with store personnel and salespeople regarding cold equipment and resets
- Manage the reset calendar to include communication and coordination with sales and merchandising teams to ensure timely and effect resets
- Analyze the effectiveness of cold equipment placements by utilizing sales reports and making suggestions on how equipment can best be utilized
- Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others you meet through your job
- Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations
- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff
- Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned
- Responsible for managing cold equipment Cap X budget & purchase
- Tracking, documentation, and cooler movement in accordance with our KDP agreement
- Manager operation expenses to budget
- Always demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values
Key Competencies
- General knowledge of industry products
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Bilingual Preferred
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
- Strong sense of accountability
- Ability to develop and motivate staff to achieve maximum potential
- General knowledge of industry products
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
People Management
This Positions will manage cold equipment technicians & cooler delivery personal
Work Environment
This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.
Physical Demands
- Lift/carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs.
- Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
- Climb stairs
- Climb ladder occasionally
- Operate warehouse lift
- Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work vary and may include weekends and overtime as necessary.
Travel
Local travel only.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
- Minimum of 18 years of age
Preferred Education and Experience
- Minimum one (1) year previous grocery or merchandising experience
Benefits
Paid Vacation and Sick Days Holiday Pay Competitive Health Insurance Plans 401(k) with company matching Short-Term Disability and More Benefits may not be available for positions covered under active CBA, seasonal, or part-time.
AAP/EEO Statement
Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at (425)251-9300 or email recruiting@coldist.com if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.
Columbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $63,300 - $82,250
