Merchandiser

McClatchy • Jasper, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, non-exempt, on-site Merchandiser services products in multiple retail stores in Jasper, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. The role travels between assigned stores, which are serviced on designated weekdays according to an established schedule. Travel may be required up to 100% of the time to cover the territory. Compensation is $15, and travel time between accounts is paid. A retention and/or referral bonus may be available after three months, subject to program eligibility. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising.

The Merchandiser works in retail environments to merchandise and replenish products safely and efficiently according to store and corporate standards. The role may include assembling shelves, racks, and display cases in accordance with measurement guidelines. Employees must service stores within allotted scheduled hours, obtain prior supervisor approval for work outside those hours, and contact the supervisor before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime. Work hours and other company-related information must be accurately recorded using designated applications. Duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the role must be discussed with the supervisor before being performed; other duties may be assigned.

The role requires reliable transportation, a personal cell phone and mobile device such as a tablet, and the ability to use Movista and/or other required applications. Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance. Eligible part-time employees may participate in McClatchy’s 401(k) plan with an employer match and have access to its Employee Assistance Program, which provides confidential support for mental health, financial and legal guidance, and other everyday needs for employees and household members.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Professional conduct and adherence to the company’s attendance policy.
• Reliable transportation for travel between stores.
• Ability to use Movista and/or other company-required applications.
• Personal cell phone and a mobile device, such as a tablet.
• Proficiency with Word, the internet, and email applications.
• Employment contingent on a background check, four-panel drug test (does not include THC), and MVR clearance.
• Ability to perform the physical activities listed for the job, including frequent bending, squatting, standing, walking, kneeling, pushing or pulling, handling objects, and fine finger movements; occasional sitting and reaching above shoulder level.
• Ability to frequently carry or lift light loads up to 25 pounds and moderate loads of 25–50 pounds, and occasionally heavy loads over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• General merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products in retail environments according to applicable store and corporate standards.
• Replenish products safely and efficiently.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases when needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Service assigned stores on designated weekdays and within the allotted hours provided by the Supervisor of Merchandising.
• Obtain supervisor approval before working outside scheduled hours and contact the supervisor before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime.
• Accurately record work hours and other company-related information using designated applications.
• Discuss store personnel’s requests for duties not listed in the role with the supervisor before performing them.
• Handle products correctly, including returns, and follow planograms (POGs), flowcharts, and related instructions.
• Communicate regularly with the supervisor and develop relationships with store personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible part-time employees may participate in McClatchy’s 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program, including no-cost, confidential mental health, financial and legal guidance, and everyday life resources for employees and household members.
• Retention and/or referral bonus after three months, subject to program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed