Merchandiser - Part-Time

Central Garden & Pet Company; Baldwin Park (CA); Remote; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on cell phones, movieTickets

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company is seeking a full-time Merchandiser in Baldwin Park, CA, to stock and arrange product displays in home improvement centers. The role covers grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, with travel to multiple retailers.

Responsibilities include set integrity, shelf maintenance per planograms, and creating off-shelf opportunities. Must lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and have a valid driver’s license and internet access.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills to interact with store management and consumers.
• Strong reading skills to understand packaging labels and re-tagging.
• Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout a work day.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
• Must have daily access to internet/email and a smartphone with current OS.

Responsibilities

• Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery.
• Set and maintain shelves according to retailer planograms/modulars.
• Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Communication skills

Reading labels

Safety awareness

Job 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 Baldwin Park, CA . 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 Octa-core 1.5 GHz processor, 8 GB Ram and 64 GB memory(Storage) above for daily communications with supervisorand app usage
• 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 $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on experience

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• 401k with 3% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay

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 2026 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.