Merchandiser

McClatchy • Winchester, KY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works in retail environments, servicing products in multiple stores and traveling between them. The role applies appropriate store and corporate merchandising standards to replenish products safely and efficiently. It may include assembling shelves, racks, and display cases according to measurement guidelines. The position is part-time and non-exempt, based in the Winchester, Kentucky area, and reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising. Travel is expected up to 100% of the time to cover the assigned territory. 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.

Assigned stores are serviced on designated weekdays according to an established schedule. The Merchandiser is expected to complete scheduled store work within the hours allotted by the Supervisor, seek prior approval before working outside scheduled hours, and contact the Supervisor before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime. The role has no direct reports. 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 can 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 support for mental health, financial and legal guidance, and 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.
• 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 is contingent on passing a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, squatting, standing, walking, kneeling, pushing/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 carry or lift heavy loads over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• General merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

• Work within retail environments to merchandise products according to applicable store and corporate standards.
• Safely and efficiently replenish products.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases when needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Service all assigned stores on schedule and within the hours allotted by the Supervisor of Merchandising.
• Seek prior approval from the Supervisor 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 duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the job description with the Supervisor before performing them.
• Handle all product correctly, including returns.
• Follow planograms (POGs), flowcharts, and related merchandising guidance.
• Communicate regularly with the Supervisor and develop relationships with store personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible part-time employees can participate in McClatchy’s 401(k) plan, which includes an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering no-cost, confidential mental health support, 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