HIRING EVENT - Merchandiser Full Time

Requisition ID: 270023 | Locations: Alcoa, Maryville, Townsend, Louisville, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Western Ave, Powell, Maynardville, Halls, Blaine, Oneida, LaFollette, Clinton Hwy, Corbin, Rocky Top, Harriman, Kingston, Rockwood, Oak Ridge, Oliver Springs, Wartburg, Clinton, Lenoir City, Farragut, Vonore, Loudon, Chapman Hwy, Strawberry Plains, E. Knoxville

Pay

$181.44 per day plus mileage.

Schedule

Various shifts; evenings and weekends required.

About the role

Hiring event on Tuesday, November 3rd, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at 807 N 21st Street, Knoxville, TN for immediate full‑time and part‑time Bulk Merchandiser starts. The Merchandiser presents products to attract consumer attention at retail locations, services and maintains multiple bulk accounts by merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following quality guidelines. The role requires following plan sets and planograms, and communicating with store management and cross‑functional personnel.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs
• Physically moves product from the backroom and places it on display
• Creates and distributes point‑of‑sale materials on display and shelves where permitted
• Rotates product
• Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out‑of‑date product to the branch
• Fosters business relationships with store personnel through routine follow‑up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions

Requirements

• Valid in‑state driver’s license
• Excellent driving history
• Proof of insurance policy verifying current coverage of liability and property damage at no less than $50,000 per person / $100,000 per accident / $50,000 property damage with a $500 or less deductible, effective from first day of employment

Qualifications

• Excellent driving history (preferred)

Skills

• Effective communication skills (listening, speaking, writing)
• Prior customer service experience in a retail setting (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with a variety of customers with different demands and expectations
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)
• Ability to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision
• Critical thinking skills
• Company‑provided cell phone

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Health coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Dedicated training and personalized mentorship
• Clear career growth pathways
• Purpose‑driven community impact

Work Environment

The work environment varies and may include exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non‑temperature controlled.