Merchandiser

McClatchy • Milan, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works in retail environments to merchandise products according to appropriate store and corporate standards. The role involves servicing assigned stores on designated weekdays, traveling between locations, replenishing products, and potentially assembling shelves, racks, and display cases according to measurement guidelines. Work must be completed within the allotted hours set by the Supervisor of Merchandising. Prior approval is required to work outside scheduled hours, and the Supervisor must be contacted before working more than 10 hours in a workday or overtime. The Merchandiser accurately records work hours and other company-related information using designated applications, and consults the Supervisor before taking on duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the role description. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site position based in the Milan, Indiana area. Assigned stores are serviced on designated weekdays, with travel expected up to 100% of the time within the territory. The role has no direct reports and reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising. 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 says its programs are designed to support employee well-being. Eligible part-time employees may participate in the company 401(k) plan with an employer match and have access to the Employee Assistance Program, which provides no-cost, confidential mental health support, financial and legal guidance, and other everyday resources for employees and household members.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.
• Conduct oneself professionally.
• Adhere to the company attendance policy.
• Have reliable transportation for travel between stores.
• Ability to use Movista and/or other company-required applications.
• Have a personal cell phone and 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 is preferred but not required.

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.
• Work stores as scheduled and handle all product correctly, including returns.
• Follow planograms, flowcharts, and related merchandising instructions.
• Communicate regularly with the Supervisor and develop relationships with store personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible part-time employees can participate in the company 401(k) plan, which includes an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program, 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 eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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