POSITION SUMMARY:

The Merchandiser is responsible for stocking shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with Sysco’s merchandise. The Merchandiser is responsible for arranging the merchandise displays to attract customers and periodically take physical count of stock or check and mark merchandise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rotate products and ensure FIFO system is utilized.
• Inventories, stores, price according to store’s price list, and restocks merchandise displays in retail stores assigned, takes inventory for replenishment.  
• Requisitions merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
• Receives, opens, and unpacks cartons or crates of merchandise, checking invoices against items received.
• Stamps attached or change price tags on merchandise upon receipt of price list from store manager.
• Stocks storage areas and displays with new or transferred merchandise.
• Sets up advertising signs and displays merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
• Cleans display cases, shelves, products and aisles.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 previous experience in a retail environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent holding and grasping with the hands when loading and unloading equipment.
• Frequent use of hands, foot/feet to operate equipment.
• Frequent lifting and/or pulling up to 50 Ibs. without restriction.
• Must be able to work in varying facility conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.