Merchandiser - Pet Retail (Part-time)

Central Pet Distribution Merchandiser Central Pet Distribution is hiring part-time merchandisers! Work 2-3 days per week with weekends and evenings off. Do you love pets and love working independently? Our growing company is seeking experienced merchandisers to visit and service our retail accounts. Our pet distribution team works together to supply our customers with the nation's top brands of pet supplies. With a set schedule and weekly route in a designated geographical area, our merchandisers do an outstanding job getting our products onto store shelves. If you are customer service oriented, organized, dependable, and have great time management skills this may be the job for you! Location: Bend & Redmond, OR areas. Shift details: Part-time - 2-3 days (12-14 hours) per week. Key Responsibilities Receive, unpack and scan via R/F unit inbound inventory for retail locations. Merchandise product onto store shelves according to schematics Place replenishment orders for designated products Count, pack and arrange for the pickup/delivery of returned goods Develop relationships with back door receivers Work closely with store sales staff in regard to shelf maintenance and appropriate merchandising standards Construct and assemble displays, and display components according to specifications. Change and rotate interior display areas and signage to reflect promotional changes Consistently monitor e-mail and voicemail for communication requests and information from the business unit Practice exceptional safety measures when driving Display excellent customer service while interacting with store managers and employees Qualifications Previous merchandising experience Strong communication skills needed to interact with store personnel and consumers Ability to use box cutters, bar-coding scanners, push carts and dollies safely Must have smartphone Must have computer or access to a computer Ability to work independently Attention to detail Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits Must have valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of insurance Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 30 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a normal work day. Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the course of a normal work day. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner Working Conditions Work is conducted at retail grocery stores in loading/unloading area and on sales floor Driving to/from and between retail locations is done in personal vehicle Remote Position Information This position pays $19.50 per hour Mileage is paid at $0.56 per mile as reimbursement for expenses you may incur while driving your personal vehicle. You will receive $25.00 per month to cover the expense of your phone and data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone. Benefits Package & Employee Programs Paid mileage Monthly cell phone reimbursement Access to on-demand pay