Merchandiser

McClatchy • Eaton, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works in a retail environment and services products at multiple stores, traveling between locations in the assigned territory. The role applies appropriate store and corporate merchandising standards, replenishes products safely and efficiently, and may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases according to measurement guidelines. Assigned stores are serviced on designated weekdays according to an established schedule. Travel between accounts is paid, and travel may be required up to 100% of the time. The position is part-time and non-exempt, based in Eaton, Ohio, and reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising. There are no direct reports.

The employee must service stores within the hours allotted by the Supervisor, obtain prior approval before working outside scheduled hours, and contact the Supervisor before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime. The Merchandiser records work hours and other company-related information using designated applications and consults the Supervisor before performing duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the role description. Other duties may be assigned.

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), which provides confidential support for mental health, financial and legal guidance, and 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 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 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 according to appropriate store and corporate standards.
• Replenish products safely and efficiently.
• 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 in designated applications.
• Discuss duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the role description with the Supervisor before performing them.
• Handle products correctly, including returns.
• Follow planograms, 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 with an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 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