Merchandiser

McClatchy • Batesville, IN

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works in retail stores to merchandise and replenish products according to applicable store and corporate standards. The role services multiple assigned stores on designated weekdays, traveling between locations throughout the territory. It is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site position based in the Batesville, Indiana area, with travel expected up to 100% of the time. Travel time between accounts is paid. The position reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising and has no direct reports.

The Merchandiser may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases according to measurement guidelines. The employee must work within assigned schedules and hours, obtain prior supervisor approval for work outside scheduled hours, and contact the supervisor before exceeding 10 hours in a workday or working overtime. Work hours and other company information must be accurately recorded using designated applications. Duties requested by store personnel that are outside the role must be discussed with the supervisor before being performed.

Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance. Compensation is $15, with travel time between accounts paid. A retention and/or referral bonus may be available after three months, subject to program eligibility.

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, which provides confidential, no-cost mental health, financial, and legal guidance and other everyday-life resources for employees and household members.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Professional conduct.
• 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.
• Successful background check, four-panel drug test (does not include THC), and MVR clearance.

Nice To Haves

• General merchandising experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products in a retail environment according to applicable store and corporate standards.
• Safely and efficiently replenish product.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases as needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Service all assigned stores on schedule and within the hours allotted by the Supervisor of Merchandising.
• 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.
• Consult the supervisor before performing duties requested by store personnel that are not listed as part of the role.
• Work stores as scheduled and handle all product correctly, including returns.
• 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 the 401(k) plan, which includes an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to a no-cost, confidential Employee Assistance Program offering 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 eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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