Merchandiser (DSD) - Columbus, OH - Remote with Travel

Merchandiser Position at Lassonde Pappas & Co.

Lassonde Pappas & Co. (formerly known as Summer Gardens here in Ohio), is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees' total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Position Summary:

The Merchandiser will be responsible for the handling of merchandise in customer's stores.

The individual must live in the Columbus, OH area, and must be able to travel between different locations. Overnights sometimes needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain set-up, plan-o-gram execution, as well as the stocking, fronting, facing, and rotating of products
• Cover Sales Reps Vacation: write Store Orders, Credit Damages and any other Issues.
• Provide merchandise service to retailers
• Assist sales representatives in maintaining good working relationships with retailers
• Assist in maintaining good working relationships with internal sales department (helping to ensure good communications between sales and retailers)
• Responsible to display merchandise appropriately with proper signage and favorable shelf placement
• Arrive at Work Location Safely, on time and with all necessary requirements
• Responsible to ensure proper level of stock at all times in retailer stores
• May require overnights

Education and Skills Necessary to Perform This Job Function:

• High school graduate or GED
• Minimum of 3 months related experience / and or training
• Mathematical skills of being able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Excellent reasoning ability to apply common sense to carry out all instructions

Necessary Equipment Skills to Perform This Job Function:

• Able to operate a computer tablet
• Able to drive an automobile safely (proven safety record in auto use)
• Ability to utilize a computer system(s) for emails, faxes, scanners, phones, etc.

Physical Ability Necessary to Perform This Job Function:

• Must be in good physical shape with high stamina and dexterity
• Able to drive long distance in an automobile
• Able to lift 50+ pounds
• Good hand dexterity with both hands
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Able to bend and stoop and reach above head easily
• Excellent eye sight with good peripheral vision
• Able to work long hours and overtime when necessary

Safety Requirements of Job Function:

• Responsible to be educated and knowledgeable in safety work regulations and to work safely at all times

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.