Field Merchandiser

84 Lumber Company; North Bethlehem Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber Company is seeking a hands-on Merchandiser who will travel to 310+ locations nationwide to create attractive displays and functional storage for thousands of products. The role includes forklift training and travel, with all expenses covered.

Based in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area, expect 5–10 days of travel at a time and a total compensation of around $55,000–$56,000. Responsibilities include stocking gondolas and racks, pricing products, and setting displays per layout guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Respond to common injuries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Write speeches and articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format.

Responsibilities

• Set and stock all gondolas in showroom according to each store's layout
• Set racks in warehouse and stock per layout plan
• Price all products accurately
• Set all displays per layout guidelines
• Hang aisle markers, signage, and banners
• Send back extra gondola or racking parts to the main building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word Processing

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Order Processing system

Web-based Software

POS system

Job description

Overview

What is merchandising at 84 Lumber? You will be creating attractive displays and functional storage for our thousands of products.

This is not a desk job. You'll be active and hands-on, traveling to any of our 310+ locations nationwide. The position also includes forklift training, so you can safely and confidently handle equipment as needed.

We're looking for candidates based in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area. The role involves traveling for 5 to 10 days at a time, with all travel expenses and accommodations fully covered.

Estimated total compensation: $55,000-$56,000, which includes base salary, incentive pay, and per diem.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Set and stock all gondolas in showroom according to each store's layout
• Set racks in warehouse and stock per layout plan
• Price all products accurately
• Set all displays per layout guidelines
• Hang aisle markers, signage, and banners
• Send back extra gondola or racking parts to the main building

Supervisory Responsibility Store associates during merchandising efforts and temporary help.

Work Environment

This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, such as, extreme cold/heat/humidity/wet conditions. This position works near moving mechanical parts. Rarely, this position is exposed to vibrations, risk of electrical shock, fumes, airborne particles and toxic chemicals.

Physical Demands

This position frequently: stands, walk, uses hands and fingers, handles, feels, reaches with hands and arms, talk and listens. Periodically, this position climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches and crawls. Rarely, this position sits.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work depends on store hours of operations, 45 hours per week.

Travel

Travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications

Additional Competencies

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports and legal documents; respond to common injuries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; write speeches and articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format
• Word Processing and database software
• Spreadsheet software
• Order Processing system
• Web-based Software
• POS system

Required Education and Experience High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/ or training.

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail].