Merchandiser

McClatchy • Forest, VA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works in retail stores across an assigned territory, traveling between locations to service and merchandise products according to applicable store and corporate standards. The role includes safely replenishing products and may involve assembling shelves, racks, and display cases using measurement guidelines. Stores must be serviced on designated weekdays and within the hours assigned by the Supervisor of Merchandising. Prior supervisor approval is required to work outside scheduled hours, and the supervisor must be contacted before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime. The Merchandiser records work hours and other company information using designated applications and consults the supervisor before undertaking duties requested by store personnel that are not part of the described role. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site position based in Forest, Virginia, serving multiple stores in the 24551 ZIP code and surrounding areas. Travel is expected up to 100% of the time to cover the territory, and travel time between accounts is paid. The role has no direct reports and reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising. Compensation is $15, with a retention and/or referral bonus available after three months subject to program eligibility. Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Conduct oneself professionally and adhere 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 a mobile device, such as a tablet.
• Proficiency with Word, the internet, and email applications.
• Employment is contingent on passing 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 stores according to appropriate store and/or corporate standards.
• Safely and efficiently replenish products.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases as needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Service assigned stores according to the established schedule and within the hours allotted by the Supervisor of Merchandising.
• 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.
• Consult the supervisor before performing duties requested by store personnel that are not listed for the role.
• Handle products correctly, including returns, and follow planograms (POGs), 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 McClatchy’s 401(k) plan, which includes an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering no-cost, confidential mental health, financial, and legal support and everyday-life resources for employees and household members.
• Retention and/or referral bonus after three months, subject to program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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