American Greetings is hiring: Part Time Merchandiser in Paoli

Overview

Job Description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. Celebrate with us and join our team today! As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, you are a vital part of our company’s purpose: helping people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life’s special moments, by making the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day. We are looking for merchandisers to work independently across various retail locations, showcasing their organization and time management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations product, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more.

Compensation and Schedule

Pay: starting at $12.60 per hour with two increases during the first year (rates subject to change based on work location). After 6 months, the pay rate increases to $13.30. After 1 year of continued employment, the rate increases to $14.00. We offer flexible work scheduling, paid training, and 401(k) with company match.

Route and Schedule

This route services the following retail locations at: 735 N Gospel St, Paoli, IN 47454; 663 E State Road 64, English, IN; 962 S Maple St, Orleans, IN; 777 Sr 64, English, IN; 1004 W Main St, Paoli, IN; 118 S Main St, Marengo, IN; 9454 W Hwy 150, Hardinsburg, IN; and 5020 Hwy 64 Nw, Depauw, IN.

The weekly average hours are 7 hours per week. Hours may increase to an average of 14 hours per week around holidays. Ideal candidate would be available during daytime hours and specifically Monday mornings due to store needs and service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining organized backroom areas, and other inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment utilizing effective time management and organizational skills.
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
• Availability for additional working days and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets which may include minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.
• Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload in your assigned stores, utilizing a company-issued tablet.
• Work well on your own or with a team.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience Required:
No experience necessary. We will train you!

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Access to reliable transportation, as most routes have multiple retail locations
• Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates
• Technological competency to learn and use the company-provided tablet for training and daily tasks
• Meet scheduling needs, including occasional weekends and the day before and after major holidays (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)

Physical Demands

You will be working on the sales floor as well as the back stock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures up to 40 pounds throughout the sales floor and backrooms. You will need to stand, walk, stoop, and squat during the workday. A stepstool may be used for some tasks.

The above describes the physical requirements for the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Safety and Employment Equity

American Greetings prioritizes health and safety and follows all federal, state, and local safety guidelines. This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. EOE M/F/disability/vet. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Related Backgrounds and Industries

Retail, Customer Service, Merchandising, Part-time, Merchandiser, Stocker, #merchandiser

Career Site Category

Part-Time Merchandiser Jobs