Merchandiser

McClatchy • Wilmington, NC

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser services products in multiple retail stores across Wilmington, NC (ZIP code 28412 and surrounding areas), traveling between stores as needed. This is an on-site, part-time, non-exempt role with no direct reports. Assigned stores are serviced on designated weekdays according to an established schedule, and travel may account for up to 100% of the time. Travel time between accounts is paid. Compensation is $17, with a retention and/or referral bonus available after three months, subject to program eligibility.

The role focuses entirely on merchandising products in retail environments in accordance with store and corporate standards. The Merchandiser replenishes products safely and efficiently, may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases using measurement guidelines, and completes scheduled store visits within allotted hours. The employee must obtain approval before working outside scheduled hours and contact the supervisor before exceeding 10 hours in a workday or working overtime. Work hours and other company-related information must be accurately recorded in designated applications. Duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the role should be discussed with the supervisor before being performed.

The role requires reliable transportation, a personal cell phone and mobile device such as a tablet, and the ability to use Movista or other company-required applications. Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance.

McClatchy states that eligible part-time employees may participate in its 401(k) plan with an employer match and have access to its Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP provides no-cost, confidential mental health, financial, and legal guidance, as well as other everyday-life resources for employees and household members.

Requirements

• General merchandising experience is preferred but not required.
• 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 mobile device, such as a tablet.
• Proficiency with Word, the internet, and email applications.
• Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent bending, squatting, standing, walking, kneeling, pushing/pulling, handling objects, fine finger movements, and carrying light and moderate loads; occasional sitting, reaching above shoulder level, and carrying heavy loads.

Nice To Haves

• General merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products in retail environments according to applicable store and corporate standards.
• Safely and efficiently replenish products.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases when needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Service assigned stores according to the established schedule and within hours allotted by the supervisor.
• Obtain prior supervisor approval before working outside scheduled hours.
• 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 unlisted duties requested by store personnel with the supervisor before performing them.
• Handle products correctly, including returns.
• Follow planograms (POGs), flowcharts, and other merchandising guidance.
• 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, which includes an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to a no-cost, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, and legal guidance and other everyday-life resources for employees and household members.
• Retention and/or referral bonus after three months, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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