| Location | Hattiesburg, MS |
Temporary Store Setup Associate – Auto Parts
Position Type: Temporary / Short-Term Contract (2 Weeks)
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $15.00 / hour
Location: Auto Parts Retail Store
Position Summary
We are seeking reliable, hardworking individuals to assist with a 2-week new store setup and layout project. In this role, you will work closely with the team to transform an empty retail space into a fully stocked, organized auto parts retail store. This temporary role is ideal for candidates looking for consistent daytime hours in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Shelving & Fixture Assembly: Unpack, build, and position retail shelving units, displays, endcaps, and counters according to store floor plans.
Merchandising & Stocking: Unbox inventory, stock shelves, align automotive parts and accessories, and apply product pricing/labels.
Organization & Planograms: Follow visual merchandising guidelines (planograms) to ensure accurate placement of products.
Site Preparation & Cleanup: Breakdown cardboard boxes, clear packing debris, sweep floors, and maintain a safe, tidy work area throughout the setup process.
Material Handling: Move stock, fixtures, and supplies using hand trucks, carts, or manual lifting as directed.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: Prior experience in retail store setups, fixture assembly, merchandising, stocking, or general labor is a plus, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and lift up to 40–50 lbs repeatedly throughout the 8-hour shift.
Comfortable working on your feet for the duration of the workday.
Reliability: Strong attendance and punctuality are strictly required for this 2-week project.
Skills: Ability to follow verbal and written directions, work well in a team environment, and safely handle basic hand tools if needed (e.g., box cutters, screw drivers).
Work Environment & Schedule
Duration: 2 Weeks (Temporary)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1st Shift)
Environment: Active retail store under setup/construction condition. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as work gloves or steel-toe boots may be recommended based on site safety guidelines.