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Merchandiser Full Time
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Central Garden & Pet
Description Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full time Merchandiser in Milford, CT. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot’s and WalMart stores.
Measures of Success
Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars
Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products
Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided)
Ideal Candidate Attributes
Previous merchandising experience preferred
Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers
Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re‑tagging projects
Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand powered tools
Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insured driver
Must have daily access to internet/email
Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 13.0 or above, or Apple IOS 15.0 and above for daily communications with supervisor
Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Working Conditions
Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store
Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday)
Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and powered hand tools
Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
Remote
Position Information
This position pays $16.50-$19.00 per hour depending on experience
Reimbursement of potential cell phone expenses and mileage/travel expenses at a rate of $2.00 per diem/per hour worked
You will also receive $10.00 per month to cover the expense of your data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone
Benefits for full‑time positions include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays) and other benefits which can be found at www.CentralBenefits.org
Benefits Package & Employee Programs
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual profit‑sharing bonus!
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a
mission to lead
the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high‑quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Manufacturing
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Merchandiser Full Time
role at
Central Garden & Pet
Description Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full time Merchandiser in Milford, CT. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot’s and WalMart stores.
Measures of Success
Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars
Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products
Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided)
Ideal Candidate Attributes
Previous merchandising experience preferred
Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers
Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re‑tagging projects
Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand powered tools
Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insured driver
Must have daily access to internet/email
Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 13.0 or above, or Apple IOS 15.0 and above for daily communications with supervisor
Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Working Conditions
Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store
Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday)
Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and powered hand tools
Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
Remote
Position Information
This position pays $16.50-$19.00 per hour depending on experience
Reimbursement of potential cell phone expenses and mileage/travel expenses at a rate of $2.00 per diem/per hour worked
You will also receive $10.00 per month to cover the expense of your data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone
Benefits for full‑time positions include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays) and other benefits which can be found at www.CentralBenefits.org
Benefits Package & Employee Programs
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual profit‑sharing bonus!
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a
mission to lead
the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high‑quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Central Garden & Pet by 2x
Get notified about new Merchandiser jobs in
Milford, CT .
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