Sales Merchandiser at United States Bakery in Centralia, Washington

Job Description:

Franz Bakery is a privately owned, independent wholesale bakery operating in the Pacific Northwest consisting of a group of family bakeries, all of which were started in the 1900's. Franz produces a variety of different bakery products including breads, rolls, bagels, donuts, cookies and pastries that are marketed under a wide range of premium labels. Our products, we consider, which are made with quality ingredients and superior baking processes, are the best in the marketplace.

Currently we are seeking a Merchandiser to join our hard working and fast-paced team based in Portland, OR. This team player will ensure our Franz Customers have the best products on their shelves.

The successful candidate will be reliable, safe and highly organized with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals both inside and outside of the organization.

Shift and Hours

This is a full-time position and individuals must be available to work between the hours of 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays AND weekends; schedule to be discussed at time of interview.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining bakery products in assigned stores. This includes stocking shelves, rotating outdated products to ensure freshness, facing products to present bakery items in a pleasing manner for the consumer and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance to all assigned bakery products.
• Drive company vehicle to deliver product to customer locations.
• Responsible for loading and unloading product in company issued vehicle. This includes pushing/pulling racks and trays of bakery products.
• Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

• Must have a solid work history and 1+ years of experience in a similar merchandising position. Experience in bread/bakery/food industry a plus
• This fast-paced position requires the ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach and perform frequent to constant handling activities.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, math test, physical and physical capacity test.
• Must possess a clean driving record and provide a current driving abstract from the department of licensing if called for an interview.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly, plus maneuver large bulky racks of product,
• Must be highly organized, fast-paced and able to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals both inside and outside the organization.
• Must have a proven work history of being reliable, safe and positive.
• Must uphold the Franz core values.
• This is a Teamsters union position.

Franz Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity