Merchandiser

Established in 1876, the Lewis Bear Company has been a locally-owned and operated distribution company for five generations. It is the oldest privately held corporation in Florida and Anheuser-Busch’s oldest continuous distributor. Our territory is Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Franklin and Gulf Counties in Florida.

Summary of a Merchandiser / Helper:

Full time positions available for a local beer distributor in the Fort Walton Beach territory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fills and rotates backstock in accounts.
• Re-stocks all selling locations for The Lewis Bear Company products. Example: cooler, display, hot half, end caps, etc. All re-stocks need to be according to predetermined sequence such as size, type of package and product code, as regulated by Anheuser-Busch, Inc., and The Lewis Bear Company standards and procedures.
• Drives assigned vehicle to licensed customer’s place of business, following safe driving policies
• Maintains a good rapport with all retail customers and consumers.
• Performs miscellaneous merchandising assignments such as retail surveys, pull sheets, store check-ins, etc.
• Daily cleaning and inspection of company vehicles. All issues reported to management immediately.
• Weekend work is required.
• Unloads product from truck to cooler, backroom, or display areas, as needed.
• Assists drivers in their daily activities when needed.
• Assists in building displays.
• All other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Valid Class E Driver’s License with seven (7) points or less
• State of Florida Driver's License - preferred
• Negative Pre-Employment drug screen
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and use tools such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, lift gates, carts, etc. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, climb or balance, kneel, and squat.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits & Perks:

• Excellent compensation and benefits package.
• 7 paid Major Holidays and your Birthday!
• Earn 2 weeks Paid Vacation in 1st year of employment.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• LTD Insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Logo'd company uniforms provided (Budweiser, Bud Light, etc.)
• Free venue tickets with our partners.
• Drug Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Please apply in person at The Lewis Bear Company, 6120 Enterprise Dr., Pensacola, FL 32505 or call 850-434-8612 or submit your resume through really.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Walton Beach, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20