American Girl NYC Merchandise Handler (seasonal) Job at Mattel in New York

Overview

The American Girl New York City retail store is looking for a dynamic individual as seasonal Merchandise Handler for Back of House support, including unloading/loading in- and outbound trailers, maintaining stock levels on the sales floor, organizing back of house areas for peak efficiency, and ensuring adequate supplies are on-hand. The Merchandise Handler position is part of the American Girl New York City retail store team.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming stock shipments in a safe and orderly fashion. Maintain stockroom standards for merchandise placement, cleanliness and safety.
• Pack up and load trailer with returning merchandise (returns, rework and doll hospital).
• Maintain stock on the retail sales floor, including special requests from retail partners. Monitor stock levels on an on-going basis and fill in as necessary adhering to visual standards.
• Assist in the general execution of the retail business, including floor moves, equipment maintenance, and working with other store personnel to provide a safe environment for both customers and employees. Perform special projects as requested.
• Demonstrates flexibility in prioritizing tasks to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in retail or service industry, either in material handling, shipping, receiving, retail or warehouse stock handling, preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be friendly, approachable, and willing to offer assistance to a guest in a respectful manner, especially children.
• Must be available to work open and close shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $18.50 per hour.

Hourly rate is based on a candidate’s education, skills and experience.

Additional Information

What It’s Like to Work Here:

American Girl is a subsidiary of Mattel, a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose by emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and execution as core behaviors. We collaborate by working as one team with shared values and goals. We innovate by seeking new ideas and improvements. We execute by being performance-driven and empowering our people to deliver results.

Who We Are:

American Girl is a premium brand and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands and offerings, including film and television content, gaming, music and live events. Mattel operates in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel has been focused on empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome all job seekers, including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.