Merchandiser Full Time

Central Garden & Pet; Westminster (CO); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Merchandiser to enhance product visibility in major retail stores. This role involves stocking and maintaining product displays, ensuring compliance with retailer guidelines, and engaging with customers during peak seasons. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, physical stamina, and a valid driver's license. Join a dynamic team that values reliability and offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving organization committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Referral Program with cash bonus

Discounts on cell phones and gym memberships

Access to on-demand pay

Reimbursement for cell phone expenses

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs consistently.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and arranging product displays in retail stores.
• Maintaining set integrity for various Central Garden products.
• Installing off-shelf display opportunities for products.

Skills

Merchandising

Communication Skills

Reading Skills

Physical Stamina

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet Jack

Hand Tools

Smartphone

Job description

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 Westminster, CO. 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 $17.00 per hour
• 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 2024 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on amission to leadthe 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.