Part-time Nabisco Merchandiser

Mondelez International · Joliet, IL

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to build a relationship with someone in a store, like a manager or an employee, to get something done.

comfort with the relationship-building side of merchandising, since success depends on cooperation from store staff

Describe a time you had to lift, carry, or move something heavy and repetitive as part of a job. How did your body hold up over a full shift?

honest self-assessment of physical readiness for repetitive lifting, bending, and pushing/pulling over 50 lbs

Tell me about a time you had to keep a positive attitude even though the work was repetitive or a customer was difficult.

whether they can sustain the upbeat, professional demeanor required when representing the brand in front of store staff

Tell me about a time a manager gave you a daily schedule or set of tasks and something unexpected came up that threw it off. How did you adjust?

flexibility and problem-solving when the plan doesn't survive contact with reality

Technical

How do you plan your route when you have several stores to hit in a day, especially with a fixed schedule and drive time between locations?

basic organizational skill and realistic understanding of the physical demands of multi-store visits in one shift

What's your experience using apps or company software on your own phone for work, like logging visits or uploading photos?

comfort with using a personal device for required work applications, since the job depends on it

How do you make sure you're following a set process step by step, like a documented merchandising routine, without cutting corners when you're in a hurry?

reliability in following the DSD Merchandising Steps consistently, including photo documentation

What do you know about Nabisco's brands, like Oreo, Ritz, belVita, Chips Ahoy, and Triscuit, and why does shelf placement matter for them?

basic product and category knowledge, and understanding of why visibility and stocking actually drive sales

Situational

Walk me through how you'd handle your first day covering a new set of stores without a sales rep there to show you around.

whether they can work independently and figure out store layout and expectations without hand-holding

You get to a store and find that the shelf space the sales rep negotiated with the manager isn't being honored, another vendor's product has taken it over. What do you do?

judgment on escalation versus trying to fix it themselves, and whether they'd communicate the issue properly to management

If you noticed a display for a new product launch was falling apart or looked messy by mid-week, what would you do before your next scheduled visit?

initiative and ownership of display quality beyond just following a checklist

This role covers Joliet and Orland Park with open availability seven days a week starting around 7 a.m. How does that fit with your life right now?

realistic fit with the schedule and geographic requirements before they're hired and it becomes a problem

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Job Description J oin our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking AT Mondelēz International Part Time Nabisco Merchandiser Join our team of Part Time Nabisco Merchandiser s and fulfill the merchandising needs of our customers through communication & relationship building, stocking store shelves, and maintaining or chang ing out displays . Become an ambassador of world-famous brands like Oreo, Ritz, belVita , Chips Ahoy, Triscuit , among other delicious industry-leading snacks. • Represent Mondelēz in front of in - store employees and work closely with the sales representative to optimize the visibility of Mondelēz products on shelves and to construct promotional displays. • Carry out in-store visits according to Mondelēz’ DSD Merchandising Steps including capturing pictures of displays at assigned stores . • Ensure Nabisco leading brands (Oreo, Ritz, b el V ita , Chips Ahoy, Triscuit , among others) are well represented, stocked, and maintained through the implementation of Mondelēz’ guidelines. • Ensure Sales Representative’s negotiated plans with store managers are being followed and communicate any issues with Mondelēz ’ management team. • Follow the daily schedule set by the merchandising manager to ensure the most efficient in - store service. • Enhance seasonal sales, seasonal displays, and new product launches. • Demonstrate positive and upbeat attitude while representing Mondelēz in store. For a closer view of what our merchandisers do: Day in the Life of a Mondelez Merchandiser Who is a good fit? • Be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the person resides. • Someone with a positive and professional attitude who is self-motivated and can work independently. • Ability to drive your personal vehicle to a variety of store locations (mileage will be reimbursed). • Ability to download and use work related applications on your personal device. • Ability to perform hard work in a fast-paced work environment and to meet the defined physical activities like r epetitive lifting , bending , and carrying up to 25 lbs. O ccasionally , pushing and pulling over 50 lbs . This includes physically moving our products from the stock rooms to store floor and stocking the store’s shelves. • Previous retail / grocery experience is a plus . • Live within 25 miles range from the primary location Joliet, IL • Secondary locations: Orland Park, IL • Schedule availability required : Open availability-Monday-Sunday • Start Time: 7:00am-8:00am • 20 hrs/wk # ushourly Salary and Benefits: Hourly compensation rate ranges from $16.60-$17.00 based on relevant experience / 401 Savings Plan, Mileage reimbursement (according to company policy), Strong career advancement opportunities within the company, Health and Well-Being Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Internet reimbursement of $10.00, when a company device is not provided, Safety equipment such as kneeling pads, safety knives, and PPE. Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Field Sales Sales

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