Order Writer / Merchandiser

Order Writer/Merchandiser

The Order Writer/Merchandiser plays a key role in maintaining existing customer relationships and in-store activities for our retail and food service customers. We are looking for individuals with a passion for providing excellent customer service, a high energy level, and able to excel working in a small team environment. This role requires a flexible schedule with occasional weekend work.

Essential Functions

• Proper rotation of perishable items to ensure first in-first out inventory movement
• Complete daily food safety and sanitation activities
• Properly rotate and stock retail products, and service cases; ensuring backstock is worked into the appropriate location
• Complete pricing of retail items including backstock
• Review expiration dates on all products and note short-coded products
• Set up the deli display case ensuring the full product line is displayed, priced, and fully faced
• Clean and maintain retail showcases including glass, risers, and shelves
• Update and re-stock any POS materials
• Build awareness of our premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling
• Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; including basic math and reasoning
• Ability to speak and read English
• 1 to 3 years of experience in customer service, sales, warehouse, or a similar role
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment

Training Requirements (provided)

• Basic food safety and sanitation
• Familiarity with the product line

Locations: Chester, CT, Colchester, CT, Deep River, CT, Essex, CT, Groton, CT, Haddam, CT, Killingly, CT, Lyme, CT, Manchester, CT, Mansfield, CT, Marlborough, CT, Middletown, CT, Montiville, CT, New London, CT, Norwich, CT, Plainfield, CT, Tolland, CT, Uncasville, CT

Time Type: Full time

Department: Lighthouse Deli Provisions