Merchandiser - Part Time (Portland, OR)

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Description:
Position Description: Merchandiser - PT
Location: Portland, OR
Reports To: Zone Sales Manager
Job Number: PDX-2009-2086

Job Purpose Statement:

Merchandise and stock all Dreyer’s/Edy’s branded portfolio products and all partner brand products in assigned accounts. Support Route Sales Representatives’ sales territory through efficient and timely work ethic. Able to repetitively lift 15 to 50 pounds and move pallets of ice cream, and racks of ice cream in freezer storage area. Work according to needs of business as assigned, which may include weekend merchandising; must be able to work regularly in sub zero degree environments.

BASIC Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma / GED equivalent.
Must have valid drivers license.
Must have a dependable vehicle with valid insurance.
Successful completion of post offer background checks, drug screen, physical and motor vehicle report.
Must have basic math skills.
Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays.
Ability to work regularly in cold environment (-20 F).
Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting required (up to 50 lbs).
Ability to push and/or pull up to 2,000 lbs. using pallet jack.
Ability to push and/or pull rack up to 500 lbs.
Grocery experience preferred.
Ability to work safely.
Read, write and speak English.


Primary Responsibilities:

Provide world class Direct Store Service (DSS).
Develop business growth and customer relationships.
Merchandise product from backroom to sales cases at a pre-determined number of accounts each day.
Generate a product order for next delivery from time to time when needed.
Help to achieve route growth targets through effective selling and merchandising.
Participate in customer resets as market growth dictates.
Maintain safe work environments within Dreyer’s/Edy’s guidelines.

Behavioral Attributes:

Initiative: Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
Energy: Maintains high activity / productivity level. Operates with vigor, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time.
Stress Tolerance: Maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity.)
Detail: Strives to understand the details. Balances, analyzes and takes appropriate action.
Communication - presents ideas effectively, actively listens, and works across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers and store personnel.
Able to work in the Grooves culture and the “I” can make a Difference philosophy.
Team Work: Can work in group or alone; oriented towards the good of the whole.
Manage job professionally and with a high level of organization.

This description should not be construed to contain every function, responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions assigned.

EOE M/F/D/V Dreyer’s/Edy's Grand Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment.

Deadline for applications is October 29, 2009.

Requirements:
See above

Education: High School

Experience: Not Specified

Travel: None

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Job Created: Fri Oct 16 2009 04:27:17 AM
Last Modified: Fri Oct 16 2009 04:27:17 AM