Merchandiser

McClatchy • Chillicothe, OH

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandiser services products in multiple retail stores within the Chillicothe, Ohio area and surrounding territory. This is an on-site, part-time, non-exempt position with travel expected up to 100% of the time. Assigned stores are serviced on designated weekdays according to an established schedule. The position reports to the Supervisor of Merchandising and has no direct reports. 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 works within retail environments to merchandise products according to store and corporate standards, replenish products safely and efficiently, and may assemble shelves, racks, and display cases using measurement guidelines. The role requires accurate recording of work hours and other company-related information in designated applications, regular communication with the Supervisor, and professional relationships with store personnel. 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 remain detail-oriented.
• Professional conduct and 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 passing 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; occasionally carry or lift heavy loads over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• General merchandising experience.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned stores according to the established schedule and within the hours allotted by the Supervisor of Merchandising.
• Merchandise products in retail environments according to applicable store and corporate standards.
• Replenish products safely and efficiently.
• Assemble shelves, racks, and display cases when needed, following measurement guidelines.
• Handle products correctly, including returns, and follow planograms (POGs), flowcharts, and related instructions.
• Seek prior approval from the Supervisor 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.
• 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), which offers no-cost, confidential mental health, financial, legal, and everyday-life support 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