Merchandiser applicants have rated the interview process at Columbia Distributing Company with 1.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 43% positive. To compare, the company-average is 39.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Merchandiser roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Columbia Distributing Company overall takes an average of 8 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Columbia Distributing Company as a Merchandiser according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 42%
Drug test: 25%
Skills test: 17%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Phone interview: 8%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Columbia Distributing Company in Dec 2009
Interview
The interview process with the hiring manager for a merchandiser is fairly basic. They will go over your past working experience and as with any job interview make sure you understand the responsibilities for the position you are applying for and tailor that to your past work experience. Be positive and up beat and don't be afraid to ask for the position. Basically if your previous work experience reflects similar responsibilities to that of the merchandiser position you shouldn't have a problem landing the position. You must be okay with a flexible work schedule. I liken it to a restaurant schedule in terms of early and late hours outside of that 9-5
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Columbia Distributing Company in Jan 2022
Interview
The whole process felt like the company was making sure I had a pulse and 2 brain cells. Nothing real interesting to report. The folks interviewing seemed nice and like they would be good employers.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Columbia Distributing Company (Portland, OR)
Interview
It was less of an interview and more of an explanation of the level of activity in the job and confirming that you are willing to work that hard and explains benefits.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Is that level of activity something you can handle? (previously explained how hard the work is)
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Columbia Distributing Company (Kent, WA) in Jan 2017
Interview
Got a call the day after I applied. Very thorough and great communication. Went to one of the grocery stores to show me exactly what I would be doing and where all of Columbia's products were.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you have a liable vehicle and insurance? And a pretty decent driving history?
Are you able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds?
Are you available to work on the weekends?
Are you available to work overtime?