Merchandiser

McClatchy • Blanchester, OH

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser works in a retail environment and services products at multiple stores in the Blanchester, Ohio area and surrounding territory. This on-site, part-time, non-exempt position involves travel between assigned stores, with travel time between accounts paid. The schedule consists of servicing assigned stores on designated weekdays according to an established schedule. Travel may be required up to 100% of the time to cover the territory.

The Merchandiser replenishes products safely and efficiently, follows applicable store and corporate merchandising standards, and may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases according to measurement guidelines. The role requires accurate recording of work hours and other company-related information in designated applications, regular communication with the Supervisor of Merchandising, and professional relationships with store personnel. Work outside scheduled hours requires prior supervisor approval; employees must contact the supervisor before working more than 10 hours in a workday or working overtime.

Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance. The position has no direct reports. McClatchy notes that eligible part-time employees can participate in its 401(k) plan with an employer match and have access to its Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides no-cost, confidential mental health, financial, legal, and everyday-life support for employees and household members.

Requirements

• General merchandising experience is preferred but not required.
• 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 a mobile device, such as a tablet.
• Proficiency with Word, the internet, and email applications.
• Employment is contingent on a background check, a four-panel drug test that does not include THC, and MVR clearance.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, stand, walk, kneel, push or pull, handle objects, and use fine finger movements; ability to occasionally sit and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to frequently read and comprehend, write, perform calculations, communicate orally, and reason and analyze.
• Ability to frequently carry or lift light loads up to 25 pounds and moderate loads of 25–50 pounds, and occasionally carry or lift loads over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• General merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise products in retail stores according to appropriate store and corporate standards.
• Safely and efficiently replenish products.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases as needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Service all assigned stores according to 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.
• Consult the supervisor before performing duties requested by store personnel that are not listed in the job description.
• Handle products correctly, including returns.
• Follow planograms (POGs), flowcharts, and related merchandising guidance.
• 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 with an employer match.
• Eligible part-time employees have access to a no-cost, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, legal, and everyday-life support 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed