Full Time Merchandiser

Central Garden & Pet Company; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Education assistance

Referral program

On-demand pay

Parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company is hiring a full-time Merchandiser in Phoenix, AZ to stock and arrange product displays across Lowe's, Home Depot and Walmart. You will manage grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery, ensuring planograms are followed and creating compelling off-shelf opportunities.

The role requires lifting 50 lbs., daily travel, and reliable transportation with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience in store merchandising and display setup.
• Ability to read and apply packaging labels.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Down stock and maintain set integrity for Central Garden products.
• Set shelves according to planograms/modulars.
• Install and maintain off-shelf product displays.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Communication skills

Reading packaging

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Internet access

Smartphone

Reliability

Safety awareness

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States
Date Posted: Sep 20, 2026

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 Phoenix,AZ. 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 insureddriver
• 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 will require driving time (personal car)
• Remote

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 employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. 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.