Retail Merchandiser / Bread Route Merchandiser

Retail Merchandiser / Bread Route Merchandiser

Location: Stratford, CT 06615
Pay: $700–$1,000 per week
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Start Time: 4:00 AM
Days Off: Wednesday & Sunday

Join One of Connecticut's Fastest-Growing Independent Bread Distribution Teams!

Love working in grocery stores, organizing shelves, building displays, and making products look their best? This opportunity is for you!

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking Retail Merchandiser / Bread Route Merchandiser to join our growing distribution team in Stratford, CT.

In this hands-on position, your primary responsibility will be to stock, organize, rotate, and merchandise bakery products at major grocery stores throughout your assigned territory.

You'll work with nationally recognized bakery brands, ensuring shelves are fully stocked, products are fresh, promotional displays are attractive, and our retail partners receive excellent service.

This is an active, independent position ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, staying organized, and taking pride in how products look on store shelves.

Please Note: This position also includes driving a company-provided delivery truck between retail locations and transporting bakery products. However, the majority of your daily responsibilities will focus on in-store merchandising, stocking, and inventory management.

What You'll DoRetail Merchandising & Shelf Stocking (Primary Responsibilities)

• Stock and replenish bakery products on grocery store shelves.
• Organize bread, buns, rolls, and other bakery products according to store layouts and merchandising standards.
• Rotate products using First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures to maintain freshness.
• Check expiration dates and remove expired, stale, or damaged products.
• Maintain full, clean, organized, and visually appealing shelves.
• Build, stock, and maintain promotional displays and seasonal product placements.
• Ensure products are properly arranged, faced, and positioned according to shelf tags and planograms.
• Monitor shelf inventory and identify low-stock or out-of-stock products.
• Organize backstock areas and maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Communicate with store managers and department teams to ensure excellent product presentation.
• Help maximize product availability and reduce waste through proper inventory rotation.

Route Delivery & Inventory Support

• Drive a company-provided delivery truck between assigned retail locations.
• Load, unload, and transport bakery products safely.
• Bring products from the delivery truck into stores using trays, carts, and other equipment.
• Complete daily inventory counts and product returns.
• Maintain a clean and organized delivery vehicle.
• Use handheld devices to record deliveries, returns, and inventory activity.

Retail Locations You'll Service

You'll have the opportunity to merchandise products at major retailers such as:

• Walmart
• Target
• Costco
• Whole Foods Market
• ShopRite
• Stop & Shop
• BJ's Wholesale Club
• Big Y
• ALDI
• Other local and regional grocery stores

QualificationsRequired

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation to arrive at our Stratford depot by 4:00 AM.
• Availability to work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and move products weighing 50+ pounds.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stocking shelves for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Preferred Experience

We especially encourage applicants with experience in:

• Grocery store merchandising
• Retail shelf stocking and replenishment
• Grocery or supermarket operations
• Inventory management and product rotation
• Beverage or food merchandising
• Retail product displays and planograms
• Route sales or direct-store delivery (DSD)

Experience with companies such as Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Bimbo Bakeries, Flowers Foods, Mondelez, Keurig Dr Pepper, or other grocery merchandising and distribution companies is a plus.

No direct bread merchandising experience? No problem! We're willing to train motivated individuals who are reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn.

Why Join Our Team?

• $700–$1,000 in weekly compensation
• Consistent five-day work schedule
• Wednesdays and Sundays off
• Work independently at major retail locations
• Stay physically active throughout the day
• Work with some of America's most recognized bakery brands
• Stable, year-round work
• Training and opportunities to develop new skills
• Join a growing, family-owned distribution business
• Opportunities to advance into route management, training, and operations leadership

Who Would Be a Great Fit?

This position is especially well-suited for someone who:

• Enjoys stocking and organizing grocery store shelves.
• Takes pride in making retail displays look clean and professional.
• Likes staying active rather than sitting behind a desk.
• Has experience working in grocery stores or retail environments.
• Can manage their own workload without constant supervision.
• Understands the importance of keeping shelves stocked and customers satisfied.
• Is dependable and comfortable with early morning schedules.

Compensation

$700–$1,000 per week

Compensation is based on experience, performance, reliability, and the responsibilities of the assigned route.

Apply Today!

If you enjoy merchandising, stocking shelves, organizing products, and working independently, we want to hear from you!

Join our growing team and help keep Connecticut's grocery stores stocked with America's favorite bakery brands.

Pay: $700.00 - $1,000.00 per week

Work Location: In person