Merchandiser

McClatchy • Columbus, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works in retail environments to merchandise products according to applicable store and corporate standards. This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site role servicing multiple stores in the Columbus, Georgia area, with travel between stores expected up to 100% of the time. The position reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising and has no direct reports. Assigned stores are serviced on designated weekdays according to an established schedule. 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.

The Merchandiser replenishes products safely and efficiently, may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases according to measurement guidelines, and services scheduled stores within allotted hours. The employee must get prior 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 recorded accurately using designated applications. Duties requested by store personnel that are not listed should be discussed with the Supervisor before being performed.

The job requires frequent bending, squatting, standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling, handling objects, fine finger movements, reading, writing, calculations, oral communication, and reasoning and analysis. The employee must frequently carry or lift light loads up to 25 pounds and moderate loads of 25–50 pounds, and occasionally heavy loads over 50 pounds. 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 the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential, no-cost mental health, financial, legal, and everyday-life support 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 be detail-oriented.
• 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 is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance.

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 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.
• Discuss duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the role description with the Supervisor before performing them.
• Handle all products correctly, including returns, and follow planograms, 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 with an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to a robust Employee Assistance Program offering confidential, no-cost mental health, financial, legal, and everyday-life support for employees and household members.
• Retention and/or referral bonus may be available after three months, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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