Merchandiser

Description:

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions is looking for a full-time Merchandiser for our North Aurora, IL and Carpentersville, IL retail locations! As the Merchandiser, you will receive, store, and distribute fresh produce from the stockroom, or storage area to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Stock produce or other merchandise

Unload materials or equipment

Inspect items for damage or defects

Rotate product, first in, first out

Check backroom stock daily and report to store Produce Manager the need to get all product out on the display floor and report happenings to your immediate supervisor

Discuss goods or services information with customer, merchandising team, and/or sales team

Attach identification information to products, items, or containers

Inspect shipments to ensure correct order fulfillment

Monitor inventories of products or materials

Set up merchandise displays

Remove debris or damaged produce items

Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Forklift experience (or willingness to get certified and operate)

Job Details:

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 6:00am to 2:00pm (approximately 30 hours per week)

Salary: $19.83 per hour

Work Location: North Aurora, IL and Carpentersville, IL Woodman's Food Market

Travel Requirements: Travel between North Aurora, IL and Carpentersville, IL Woodman's Food MarketRequirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology

Thorough understanding of merchandising policies and procedures

Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory

Represent Alsum Farms & Produce to external customers with professionalism

Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team

Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software

Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record and proof of motor vehicle insurance

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The ability to move product with a pallet jack, or by cart

Various repetitive movements

Good manual dexterity to perform required duties

Exposure to airborne particles or fumes

Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times

Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas

Alsum Benefits

Alsum Farms & Produce offers its full-time (30 hours or more) employees:

Employer contributed health plan

Employer paid life insurance

Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance

Onsite fitness center

Vacation and holiday pay

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Educational assistance program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

Compensation details: 19.83-21.4 Hourly Wage

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