Merchandiser

McClatchy • Wilmington, OH

22d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Merchandiser safely and efficiently replenishes products and may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases using measurement guidelines. The employee services stores within the allotted hours, obtains prior supervisor approval to work outside scheduled hours, and contacts the supervisor before exceeding 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 should be discussed with the supervisor before being performed; other duties may be assigned.

Success in the role includes working stores as scheduled, handling products correctly (including returns), following planograms and flowcharts, communicating regularly with the supervisor, and developing relationships with store personnel. Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Employment contingent on a 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 retail stores 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 within the allotted hours and established schedule.
• 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 unlisted duties requested by store personnel with the supervisor before performing them.
• Handle products correctly, including returns, and follow planograms and flowcharts.
• 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 with an employer match.
• Full access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering no-cost, confidential mental health, financial, and legal guidance and everyday life resources for employees and household members.
• Retention and/or referral bonus after 3 months, subject to program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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