Merchandiser

McClatchy • Greenville, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works in retail stores throughout an assigned territory, traveling between locations to service products according to store and corporate standards. The role is part-time and on-site, with assigned stores serviced on designated weekdays according to an established schedule. Travel may account for up to 100% of the time. Travel time between accounts is paid. The position reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising and has no direct reports.

The Merchandiser replenishes products safely and efficiently, may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases according to measurement guidelines, and services stores within the hours allotted by the Supervisor. Prior approval is required before working outside scheduled hours; the Supervisor must be contacted before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime. The employee records work hours and other company-related information using designated applications and checks with the Supervisor before taking on duties requested by store personnel that are not part of the role. Other duties may be assigned.

Success in the role includes working stores as scheduled, handling all products correctly—including returns—following planograms and flowcharts, communicating regularly with the Supervisor, and building relationships with store personnel. Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance.

The position requires frequent bending, squatting, standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling, handling objects, fine finger movements, and carrying light and moderate loads up to 50 pounds; carrying loads over 50 pounds is occasional. Sitting and reaching above shoulder level are occasional. The role also requires frequent reading and comprehension, writing, calculations, oral communication, and reasoning and analysis.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation for travel between stores in the assigned territory.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 assigned stores on schedule and within the hours allotted by the Supervisor of Merchandising.
• Obtain prior approval from the Supervisor 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.
• Consult the Supervisor before performing duties requested by store personnel that are not listed for the role.
• Handle all products correctly, including returns, and follow planograms and flowcharts.
• 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, financial, legal, and everyday-life support for employees and household members.
• Competitive wage of $15.
• Travel time between accounts is paid.
• 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