Route Merchandiser

24Hrpo•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Route Merchandiser stocks and organizes products on supermarket aisles, rotates inventory using the first-in, first-out rule, and builds promotional displays, endcaps, and seasonal arrangements according to supervisor or vendor instructions. The role also involves updating price tags and promotional signage, inspecting products and removing expired, spoiled, or damaged goods, and communicating with store personnel about sales activities, promotions, and objectives. Work is performed on the road in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, approximately within a 40-mile radius of the city center. The position is contract-to-hire, with an initial contract duration of approximately four months, a day-shift schedule, and compensation of $17 per hour plus a gas allowance determined by the assigned location. A background check, drug test, I-9, and E-Verify are required. Business attire is required.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is usually the only educational requirement.
Ability to stand for long periods, bend, and lift boxes weighing 30 to 50 pounds.
Smartphone with internet access.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to travel 50%.
Ability to speak and understand English for safety purposes.
Business attire is required.
Background check required.
Drug test required.
I-9 required.
E-Verify required.

Nice To Haves

Basic training on store layouts, planograms, and inventory handling may be provided on the job.

Responsibilities

Unload products from inventory and stock them neatly on supermarket aisles.
Rotate stock according to the first-in, first-out rule, moving older stock to the front and new stock to the back.
Set up promotional displays, endcaps, and seasonal arrangements based on supervisor or vendor instructions.
Update and attach correct price tags, labels, and promotional sale signs.
Inspect products regularly and remove expired, spoiled, or damaged goods.
Communicate with store personnel about sales activities, promotions, and objectives.
Execute work independently and as part of a team.