Nationwide Merchandising Team Support Program

Gurnee, Illinois A+ Staffing is seeking a dedicated Merchandising Team to support category resets for a prominent nationwide convenience store chain across Illinois. We are looking for experienced reset merchandisers who are organized, reliable, and thrive in fast-paced environments. This project runs from January 12, 2026, to May 30, 2026. The pay rate is $21 per hour (W-2), paid weekly via direct deposit. Work hours are Monday through Friday, flexible between 7 AM and 7 PM, with early start times. Each store visit includes two shifts to complete two category resets, typically lasting 8–12 hours per day. This role involves recurring visits within a set territory across multiple stores in Illinois, with the potential for full-time hours. You will work as part of a team with one additional merchandiser. Cities of operation include: Addison, Algonquin, Alsip, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Batavia, Beach Park, Bedford Park, Belvidere, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Buffalo Grove, Burbank, Burr Ridge, Channahon, Chicago, Cicero, Crest Hill, Crestwood, Crete, Darien, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, East Dundee, Effingham, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Evergreen Park, Frankfort, Glen Ellyn, Glenview, Glenwood, Gurnee, Hampshire, Hickory Hills, Homer Glen, Homewood, Ina, Island Lake, Itasca, Joliet, Kankakee, LaGrange Park, Lake Barrington, Lake In The Hills, Lisle, Lombard, Markham, Matteson, Melrose Park, Mokena, Moline, Mundelein, Naperville, New Lenox, North Aurora, North Chicago, Northlake, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Oakwood, Oglesby, Olympia Fields, Orland Park, Oswego, Palatine, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Peotone, Peru, Plainfield, Pontoon Beach, Riverside, Romeoville, Roscoe, Rosemont, Saint Charles, Schiller Park, Sherrard, Shorewood, Skokie, South Elgin, Summit, Thornton, Tinley Park, University Park, Volo, Warrenville, Waukegan, West Chicago, West Dundee, Westmont, Wheeling. Responsibilities include:

• Completing planogram resets (product placement, signage, adds/deletes, tagging)
• Executing planogram resets, updates, and revisions across assigned stores
• Re-merchandising end caps, feature areas, displays, and seasonal setups
• Installing, adjusting, or resetting beams, steel structures, shelves, and store fixtures
• Ensuring all product sets and displays follow retailer and vendor standards
• Setting signage, labels, safety tags, and fixture components according to provided diagrams
• Communicating with store leadership and team leads to confirm project requirements and completion
• Completing daily reporting, including before/after photos and task documentation
• Cleaning and prepping fixtures
• Inspecting and stocking product, ensuring items are not damaged or expired
• Remaining flexible to changing on-site needs

Requirements:

• Prior experience in retail merchandising, store resets, or fixture installation is preferred
• Ability to commit to the full project schedule
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to various store locations
• Organized, fast-paced worker with strong attention to detail
• Ability to read and execute detailed planograms accurately
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• A video interview is required for hiring

Learn more at www.apluspeople.com.