Route Merchandiser

Merchandiser

Location: Knoxville Tennessee approximately a 40-mile radius of the city center

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation: $17/hour plus gas allowance

Initial Contract Duration: Approximately 4 months

Job Description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Stocking Shelves: Unload products from inventory and place them neatly on supermarket aisles.

• Rotating Stock: Follow the first-in first-out rule by moving older stock to the front and placing new stock in the back.

• Building Displays: Set up promotional displays endcaps and seasonal arrangements based on supervisor or vendor instructions.

• Placing Signage: Update and attach correct price tags labels and promotional sale signs.

• Removing Damaged Goods: Inspect items regularly and take away expired spoiled or damaged products.

• Communicate effectively with store personnel about sales activities promotions and objectives.

• Successfully execute work independently and as part of a team.

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.
  

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

• Smartphone with internet access.
  

• Valid drivers license required.
  

• Willingness to travel: 50%.
  

• Location: On the road.
  

• English speaking and understanding required for safety purposes.
  

Additional Information

• Gas allowance will be determined based on the assigned location.
  

• Background check required.
  

• Drug test required.
  

• I-9 required.
  

• E-Verify required.
  

• Business attire required.
  

Required Skills:

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. Basic training on store layouts planograms and inventory handling may be provided on the job. Smartphone with internet access. Valid drivers license required. Willingness to travel: 50%. Location: On the road. English speaking and understanding required for safety purposes. Additional Information Gas allowance will be determined based on the assigned location. Background check required. Drug test required. I-9 required. E-Verify required. Business attire required.