Merchandiser - Part-time

Houston's is currently hiring for a Part-Time Merchandiser to service our Walla Walla, Washington territory. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced merchandisers and individuals with food or beverage distribution experience to join our team. Come be a part of a supportive merchandising team, and a company with strong values, good work-life balance, and a great company culture. We want our employees to enjoy coming to work every day!

Position Summary:

Responsible for ordering, organizing, and stocking products at both US Foods CHEF'STORE Walla Walla, WA & Pendleton, OR locations. Travel required between locations. Hours available may fluctuate based on customer needs and sales demand. This position generally has increased summer hours due to business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain product on store shelves by ensuring appropriate inventory levels and proper product rotation
• Transport product from backroom to display floor with manual equipment such as pallet jack or flat cart
• Audit packing list, report discrepancies and return damaged or defective products
• Build and maintain promotional displays
• Use hand held devices to input/submit orders
• Service accounts during designated times established by management
• Provide exceptional customer service and work closely with personnel
• Responsible for appearance and cleanliness of accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Valid government-issued identification
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Ability to operate under minimal supervision
• Must have personal vehicle, current driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to pass a non-THC drug tests, motor vehicle record check and acceptable background check.

Education and Experience:

• Merchandising or equivalent work experience preferred

Schedule:

Monday : 7:00 am, 3-5 hours

Wednesday: 7:00 am, 5-8 hours

Friday: 9:00 am, 4-6 hours

Compensation:

• $21.00 per hour plus mileage reimbursement
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses.
• Unpaid sick time, 401k with matching
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.70/mile
• Drive time is paid at hourly rate.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting, loading, pushing and pulling products weighing upwards of 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
• Climbing stairs or ladders, as well as walking, squatting, kneeling, bending or reaching while merchandising and moving products
• Be exposed to loud noise and machinery, plus able to judge distances and read signs; therefore, hearing and vision are required
• Be exposed to cold or heat while performing job duties

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

Required daily (personal vehicle) to access store location within assigned shift, including mileage reimbursement to and from store location. Must have valid driver’s license, plus insurance current at all times on your vehicle(s)

About Houston’s

Houston's is a premier sourcing solution for the food service industry, specializing in the redistribution of specialty food and beverages, small wares, and equipment. With our corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, warehouses in Wilsonville, Oregon, and Kansas City, Missouri, and merchandisers strategically located across the country, Houston's is here to meet our customers' needs.

Since 1933 we have prided ourselves in providing our customers with exceptional service and delivery of products through the experience, knowledge, passion, and energy of our employees. We have a passion for the food service industry and believe our customers' success is our success, and it shows.

At Houston's...we are people, not just products.

Our team is a group of people with different backgrounds, abilities, talents, and experiences with a shared sense of purpose.

For more information about Houston's Inc, please visit our website, www.houstons-inc.com

EEO Statement:

Houston’s Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Houston’s Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Houston’s Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Merchandising: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21