Chain Stocker

Job Description

Job Description

Pacific Beverage Company has proudly distributed a high-quality portfolio of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages on the Central Coast since 1946. Along with our parent company, Jordano’s Foodservice, our long-standing success in the beverage and foodservice industries reflects our commitment to building strong, lasting relationships with our customers, suppliers, employees, and community.

We are guided by our core values of pride, respect, and integrity , and we strive to uphold these principles in everything we do.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Sales Supervisor, the Chain Stocker is responsible for merchandising, stocking, rotating, and maintaining Pacific Beverage Company products in assigned retail accounts. This position works closely with the sales team to build and replenish displays, stock warm shelves and cold boxes, move product from back rooms to sales floors, and maintain strong customer relationships through reliable and professional service.

This is a physically active, field-based position that requires use of a personal vehicle to travel between assigned store locations. Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible business miles in accordance with company policy.

Job Information

• Position: Chain Stocker
• Department: Sales / Merchandising
• Company: Pacific Beverage Company
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with consistent overtime based on business needs
• Shift: Early morning schedule, generally starting around 5:00 a.m.
• Availability: Weekends and holidays are required based on business needs
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
• Wage Progression: This position follows a guaranteed wage progression schedule. The hourly rate automatically increases to $22.00 upon completion of 1 year of employment.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible business miles in accordance with company policy.

What You Will Be Doing

• Merchandise stores, coolers, shelves, and displays with Pacific Beverage Company products in assigned accounts.
• Stock warm shelves, cold boxes, coolers, and displays using product from the back room, current delivery, or other assigned storage areas.
• Rotate product according to code date requirements and company standards to support product freshness and quality.
• Transport product from back rooms or delivery areas to shelf, cooler, or display locations using approved equipment such as hand trucks, U-boats, merchandising carts, or pallet jacks.
• Build, maintain, and replenish product displays according to sales direction, account needs, and company merchandising standards.
• Place and maintain signs, banners, point-of-sale materials, and other promotional materials in assigned accounts.
• Keep assigned back room areas stocked, organized, and in a neat and orderly condition.
• Communicate account conditions, product needs, display issues, and service concerns to the Sales Supervisor or appropriate sales team member.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships through professional, reliable, and courteous service.
• Follow assigned route schedules, service expectations, and account priorities.
• Use company-required systems, applications, or documentation tools to track assigned work, route activity, mileage, and merchandising execution as required.
• Safely lift, load, push, pull, move, and merchandise beverage products throughout the workday.
• Follow all company safety policies, driving expectations, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Comply with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements related to the handling, storage, merchandising, and distribution of beverage products.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support sales, merchandising, and business operations.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; or related merchandising, retail, beverage, warehouse, customer service, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work an early morning schedule, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by business needs.
• Ability to travel between multiple retail account locations within an assigned route.
• Must have reliable access to a personal vehicle for business use.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and a driving record that meets company-established guidelines.
• Must maintain automobile insurance that meets company requirements for employees who drive a personal vehicle for company business.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, route schedules, account instructions, safety rules, merchandising standards, and company policies.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, store personnel, supervisors, sales team members, and other company representatives.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, follow assigned routes, and complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to use hand trucks, U-boats, merchandising carts, pallet jacks, or other approved equipment as assigned.
• Ability to use company-required systems, mobile applications, mileage tracking tools, or reporting systems as required.
• Ability to follow product rotation standards, code date expectations, and merchandising instructions.

Driving & Vehicle Requirements

• This position requires driving a personal vehicle for company business between assigned retail account locations.
• Employees must comply with all applicable company driving policies and state laws while driving on company business.
• Employees must maintain current proof of automobile insurance that meets company requirements.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible business miles in accordance with company policy.
• Employees must report accidents, citations, changes in driving status, or insurance changes in accordance with company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, lift, carry, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, load, push, pull, and move beverage cases repeatedly.
• Ability to move product from back rooms, pallets, carts, or deliveries to shelves, coolers, displays, and other account locations.
• Ability to safely use hand trucks, U-boats, merchandising carts, pallet jacks, and other approved equipment.
• Ability to work in retail stores, back rooms, refrigerated areas, and other account environments.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in retail account locations, including sales floors, back rooms, coolers, storage areas, and parking or receiving areas.
• Employees may be exposed to cold environments, wet or slippery floors, moving equipment, customer traffic, and varying store conditions.
• Employees are expected to maintain professional conduct while working in customer locations and representing Pacific Beverage Company.
• Employees must follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment where applicable.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of job-related pre-employment requirements, which may include employment eligibility verification, review of driving record where job-related, drug screening, physical examination, background screening, and other requirements in accordance with applicable law and company policy.

What We Offer

Pacific Beverage Company offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life needs of our employees and their families.

Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, supporting employees in building long-term financial security.

This position includes a guaranteed wage increase from $21.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour upon completion of 1 year of employment.

Growth & Development

We are committed to supporting employee growth and long-term career development. Pacific Beverage Company offers continued education, tuition reimbursement, and a collaborative work environment where employees can build new skills, expand their knowledge, and pursue advancement opportunities within the company.

Time Off

We recognize the importance of time both at work and outside of work. Pacific Beverage Company provides eligible employees with paid time off benefits, including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and other time-off programs designed to support work-life balance.

Start Your Career With Us

At Pacific Beverage Company, we strive to put the right products in the right place so our customers and suppliers can grow their business. Be part of a company that provides a safe and positive working environment, open communication, and opportunities for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pacific Beverage Company and Jordano’s are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.