Pre Writer Merchandiser

Umpqua Dairy MerchandiserWage Range: $21.54-$23.93Schedule Day: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayThis position will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to Umpqua Dairy accounts by ordering, merchandising and rotating dairy products, filling retail dairy shelves and display cases, organizing Umpqua Dairy products in retail storage cooler and moving product from storage cooler to retail sales floor. In addition, the Merchandiser will be responsible for creating positive relationships with Umpqua Dairy retail customers and promoting Umpqua Dairy products.Essential Functions:Drive to and from various customers as assignedOperate a Company vehicle while keeping an eye out for traffic, buildings, and pedestriansWrite milk orders for select grocery stores for the next day's deliveryEliminate out-of-stocks and out-of-date products through effective order takingMerchandise store shelving, coolers and displays with Umpqua Dairy products in accounts assigned by the Sales RepMaintain store shelves and storage cooler by rotating products, cleaning and facing shelvesMaintain customer relationships by visiting with Managers, Dairy Managers and Store Employees; answer their questions, respond to special requests, and always up sale Umpqua Dairy productsComplete the required paperwork in an accurate and timely mannerWorking directly with Sales Rep and providing them with occasional clerical support that is asked of you to provideProvide the customer with the most recent product order guidesAssist in maintaining an organized and tidy officeChanges printer cartridges in fax and computer printerOrganizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other recordsBe on time for your assigned schedule that will be provided by your Sales RepOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:High School Diploma or GED equivalentExcellent listening, written and verbal communication skills, and able to follow directionsAble to work well independently and as part of a team10-Key by touchMulti-line telephoneEffectively and professionally interconnect with all levels and departments of the Company, its customers and vendors to achieve goals.Must be well organized and detail oriented, be able to set priorities and take the initiative to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on-timeBasic understanding of Microsoft Office suite of productsAbility to work well under pressure and to multi-taskMust be dependable and responsibleAbility to work flexible work schedule, including some holidaysPrefer 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.QualificationsBehaviors:PreferredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivations:PreferredAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsEducation:RequiredHigh School or better.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.