Merchandiser

McClatchy • Lenoir, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser services products at multiple retail stores in the Lenior, North Carolina area and travels between assigned stores. This is an on-site, part-time, non-exempt position with no direct reports. Stores are serviced on designated weekdays according to an established schedule, and travel may be required up to 100% of the time to cover the 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.

The role focuses entirely on merchandising products according to appropriate store and corporate standards. The Merchandiser replenishes products safely and efficiently and may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases using measurement guidelines. The employee must service stores within the hours allotted by the Supervisor of Merchandising, obtain prior approval before working outside scheduled hours, and contact the supervisor before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime. Work hours and other company-related information must be recorded accurately in designated applications.

The position requires handling product and returns correctly, following planograms and flowcharts, communicating regularly with the supervisor, and building relationships with store personnel. Duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the job description must be discussed with the supervisor before being performed. 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.

Eligible part-time employees can participate in McClatchy’s 401(k) plan with an employer match and have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides no-cost, confidential mental health, financial, legal, and everyday-life support for employees and household members.

Requirements

• 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 mobile device, such as a tablet.
• Proficiency with Word, the internet, and email applications.
• Employment is contingent on a background check, four-panel drug test (excluding 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 on schedule and within the hours allotted by the Supervisor of Merchandising.
• Obtain supervisor approval before working outside scheduled hours and contact the supervisor before exceeding 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 and returns correctly 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 can participate in the McClatchy 401(k) plan, which includes an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing no-cost, confidential mental health, financial, legal, and everyday-life support for employees and their household members.
• Retention and/or referral bonus after three months, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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