Merchandiser

McClatchy • Mc Calla, AL

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works on-site in a retail environment, servicing products across multiple stores and traveling between them. The role applies store and/or corporate merchandising standards to replenish products safely and efficiently, and may involve assembling shelves, racks, or display cases according to measurement guidelines. Stores are serviced on designated weekdays within scheduled hours. Work outside scheduled hours requires prior approval from the Supervisor of Merchandising, and the Supervisor must be contacted before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime.

The position requires accurately recording work hours and company-related information using designated applications, communicating regularly with the Supervisor, handling products and returns correctly, following planograms and flowcharts, and building relationships with store personnel. Duties requested by store personnel that are not described in the role must be discussed with the Supervisor before being performed. Other duties may be assigned. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with no direct reports.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally.
• 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, a 4-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 applicable store and/or corporate standards.
• Safely and efficiently replenish products.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases as needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Service assigned stores on schedule and within the hours allotted by the Supervisor of Merchandising.
• Obtain prior 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 out-of-scope duties requested by store personnel with the Supervisor before performing them.
• Handle 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’s 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Full access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), with 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 3 months, subject to program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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