Merchandiser

About the role

Alsum Farms & Produce is seeking a Merchandiser who is passionate about staying active, working independently, and creating visually appealing displays. The Merchandiser will be the face of Alsum in retail stores, ensuring fresh potatoes and produce are fully stocked, attractively displayed, and readily available for customers. The role involves building strong relationships with store personnel, solving display and stocking challenges, and helping deliver high‑quality products from the farms to grocery shelves.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from the stockroom, warehouse, or storage area to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders.
• Stock produce or other merchandise.
• Unload materials or equipment.
• Inspect items for damage or defects.
• Rotate product using a first‑in, first‑out method.
• Check backroom stock daily and report to the Store Produce Manager the need to get all product out on the display floor.
• Report happenings to your immediate supervisor.
• Discuss goods or services information with customers, the merchandising team, and/or the 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state motor vehicle license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to represent Alsum Companies 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.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move product with a pallet jack or by cart.
• Various repetitive movements and good manual dexterity.
• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas.

Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (or until the day's work is completed).

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.