Regional Perishable Merchandiser
Restaurant Depot
70,000 to 75,000
Position Title: Regional Merchandiser
Department: Operations
Supervisor: Regional Director of Operations
FLSA: Non-exempt
Position Summary:
Merchandisers travel from branch to branch helping with various merchandising tasks, inspecting quality of product and training department managers.
Essential Functions:
+ Must move at a reasonably fast pace to be able to inspect numerous loads of produce awaiting inspection as timely receiving and shipment of the product relies on the inspection process.
+ Opens produce boxes of various sizes from top, middle and/or bottom of pallets in order to perform the inspection
+ Removes produce from boxes and performs visual inspection of the produce.
+ Inspects produce and follows company’s standards and guidelines to determine its freshness upon arrival in order to ensure the longevity and deliver quality produce to our customers.
+ Rejects shipments that do not meet quality standards in accordance with PACA regulations and company standards.
+ Will operate power equipment such as electric and manual pallet jacks to move pallets as needed for inspection.
+ Maintains constant communication with Buyers and Logistics.
+ Completes required daily reports.
+ Maintains good relationships with cross dock, as well as dock foremen and runners, allowing them to find out about issues with product or pallets in a timely manner.
+ May supervise one or two employees who are responsible for properly tagging pallets.
Other Responsibilities:
+ Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned.
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
+ Extensive knowledge of produce grades and quality attributes
+ Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
+ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and general public
+ Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
+ Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
+ Computer Literacy (Internet Explorer, Outlook, Excel and Word)
Physical Requirements:
+ Lift/Carry Abilities (measured for maximum or average load)
+ Lift – 50 lbs
+ Carry strength (50’ or less) – 50 lbs
+ Frequent lift/carry (> 12x/hour) – 50 lbs
+ Constant lift/carry (> 30x/hr) – 20 lbs
+ Push/Pull – 500lbs
+ Physical Aptitudes (rated based on level of skill involved)
+ Agility/dynamic balance 80-100%
+ Finger dexterity – 80-100%
+ Manual dexterity – 80 – 100%
+ Posture Tolerance (rated based on frequency or time involved)
+ Stand/walk – constantly
+ Reach above shoulder level – occasionally
+ Twist/turn head – constantly
+ Bend over/stoop – occasionally
+ Climb steps/ladder – occasionally
+ Kneel/squat - occasionally
Work Environment:
+ Requires frequent exposure to cold temperatures
+ Equipment in motion (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, scooters)
Acknowledgement:
I fully understand the responsibilities and qualifications required for this job. Furthermore, I find that I am capable of performing the required functions.
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