Merchandiser

McClatchy • Shelbyville, KY

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works in retail environments to merchandise products according to applicable store and corporate standards. This on-site position services products at multiple stores, with travel between stores and throughout the assigned territory. The role is part-time and non-exempt, based in the Shelbyville, Kentucky area, and reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising. 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 safely and efficiently replenishes products and may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases using measurement guidelines. The employee must service stores within allotted scheduled hours, obtain approval before working outside the schedule, and contact the supervisor before exceeding 10 hours in a workday or working overtime. Work hours and other company-related information are recorded using designated applications. 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 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.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• 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.
• Successful background check, four-panel drug test (excluding THC), and MVR clearance.
• Ability to perform the physical activities and lifting described in the posting, including frequent lifting of light loads up to 25 pounds and moderate loads of 25–50 pounds, and occasional lifting of loads over 50 pounds.

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 according to the 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 McClatchy’s 401(k) plan, which includes 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 three months, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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