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 driver's 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.