Massachusettes & Virginia Area 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.