Travel Retail Fixture Installer

Merchco Services•Little Rock, AR

24d

About The Position

Merchco Services Inc. is seeking a travel-ready Fixture Installer to support retail store development projects nationwide. The role focuses on the physical setup of racking and aisles in retail stores, including shelving units, fixtures, signs, graphics, and displays during new store builds and remodels. Work may also include assembling specialty merchandising units, millwork, fitting rooms, floating desks, and other fixtures, as well as installing owner-supplied FF&E millwork. The position involves extensive nationwide travel, typically over 75% in most cases, and work in new-store, remodel, reset, and roll-out environments. Projects may require day or overnight work. The average schedule allows for 8–10-hour days and typically at least 40 hours per week while traveling; overtime may be required. Employees may need to drive up to 750 miles at a time in their personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursed and daily travel pay. Hotels are paid by the company, and room sharing may be required when projects call for double occupancy. Merchco Services Inc. is a national provider of retail store development and services, including project management, merchandising, fixture and graphics installation, custom millwork, and logistics. The company offers training and potential advancement into leadership roles such as Team Lead, Project Lead, and Account Manager. Starting pay is $18 per hour. Travel and expenses are paid by reimbursement, and the company also offers retirement plans and opportunities for bonuses.

Requirements

Ability to read schematics and planograms (POGs).
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to complete general paperwork.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for state-to-state commuting.
Ability to travel extensively nationwide; travel exceeds 75% in most cases.
Ability to drive up to 750 miles at one time using a personal vehicle.
Must provide tools for personal use.
Ability to stand for long periods, kneel, bend, reach, and lift or carry up to 60 pounds.
Personal banking account for direct deposit and proof of valid vehicle insurance.
Device with internet access for email and app-based programs.
Willingness to share rooms when a project requires double occupancy.
Ability to meet background check and motor vehicle report requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively on the jobsite.
Willingness to work days or overnight in new-store, remodel, and reset/roll-out environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with store remodels, store setup crews, big-box retail, and/or new-store openings.
Practical knowledge and use of a tape measure, hand saw, and other power tools.
Retail new-store setup or remodel experience.
Forklift experience; company certification is provided.

Responsibilities

Install racking, aisles, shelving units, fixtures, signs, graphics, and displays in retail stores.
Read schematics and planograms (POGs) to set and stock products, shelving units, and displays.
Profile bays and sections, including shelving and accessories.
Assemble specialty merchandising units, stands, shelving, displays, fitting rooms, and floating desks.
Install and level owner-supplied FF&E millwork.
Perform fixture, display, and millwork assembly, demolition, and signage installation.
Work on new-store builds, remodels, resets, and roll-outs, including day or overnight projects.
Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and store personnel, and work independently or as part of a team.
Maintain a clean work environment and follow company safety policies.
Work with urgency and attention to detail, complete general paperwork, and communicate effectively on the jobsite to support safety, coordination, and quality.
Represent Merchco Services professionally and maintain a clean, safe, jobsite-appropriate appearance.
Travel extensively for projects nationwide and drive a personal vehicle to project locations as needed.