Merchandiser - PT - Rockford, Illinois - accelerate360

Merchandise Magazines Part-Time, Weekly Pay - , IL

Join our team as a part-time magazine merchandiser to organize and replenish checkout and newsstand shelves inside your local grocery and superstores. Through quick weekly check-ins with your regional supervisor, you’ll identify your store service list, build a flexible work schedule, and learn merchandising priorities for the week. Store visits are short and supported with an easy-to-use mobile app outlining hot tasks for special launches and non-magazine product merchandising. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a supplemental income/part-time, flexible work schedule and weekly pay.

Headquartered in Atlanta, accelerate360 employs more than 1,700 employees across offices and distribution centers strategically positioned coast to coast. Our media arm, a360media, publishes leading magazines such as Us Weekly, First for Women, and more.

accelerate360 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

ONLINE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED

Position: Merchandiser

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Rockford, Illinois

Reports To: Supervisor of Merchandising

Compensation:

• Competitive Wage $16 to include Travel time between accounts is paid.

Direct Reports: None

Travel: Travel expected up to 100% of the time to cover territory

Duties: Represent territory on behalf of accelerate360. Work with retailers and service partners to ensure stores are merchandised properly, and inventory is handled appropriately to maximize sales.

• Safely clean, straighten, stock, maintain shelves, change products, and assemble shelves/racks and display cases following schematics.
• Assist in increasing sales for retail partners through correct product handling and excellent customer service attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Active Smartphone or mobile device
• Proficient with using system applications to report work hours/business data.
• Reliable Transportation will service assigned accounts to meet the schedule.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills – verbal & written.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Professional behavior and attire in accordance with company policy
• Adherence to attendance and all other company policies
• Valid ID for Proof of Employment Eligibility
• Work will be physical in nature, including standing for long periods and lifting to 50 pounds.

“F” FOR FREQUENTLY; “O” FOR OCCASIONALLY; "C" CONSTANTLY; "R" RARELY; “N” FOR NOT AT ALL.

N – Never

R – Rarely(0-2 per hour)

O - Occasionally(3-5 / HR)

F – Frequently (5-10 PER HOUR)

C- Constantly (> 10 PER HOUR)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

MUST CARRY/LIFT LOADS OF:

• (C) Light (up to 25 lbs.)
• (F) Moderate (25-50 lbs.)
• (R) Heavy (50-75lbs.)
• (N) Extremely Heavy (>75lbs.)

On the job, the employee must:

• (F) Bend
• (O) Sit
• (O) Squat
• (F) Stand
• (N) Crawl
• (F) Walk 2-4 hours
• (O) Climb
• (O) Kneel
• (F) Push/Pull
• (F) Handle Objects (manual dexterity)
• (F) Reach above shoulder level
• (F) Use fine finger movements

MENTAL

• (F) Read/Comprehend (O) Write
• (O) Communicate Orally
• (F) Reason and Analyze
• (O) Perform calculations
• (F) Utilize technology

ENVIRONMENTAL

• On the job the employee may be:
• (O) exposed to marked changes in temperature or humidity
• (O) exposed to inclement weather or slippery conditions
• (R) exposed to excessive noise (O) around moving machinery
• (O) dust (R) fumes (R) gases (N) radiation (R) microwaves
• Employee may
• (O) Drive motorized equipment
• (O) Work in tight spaces