Merchandiser - Seasonal

Central Garden & Pet Company; City of Schenectady (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Merchandiser to join their team. This role involves stocking and arranging product displays in major home improvement centers, ensuring that products are presented according to retailer standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be physically capable of handling merchandise, and have reliable transportation. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for daily travel and interaction with store management. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a retail setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Cell phone expense reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Data plan allowance

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong reading skills needed for packaging labels.

Responsibilities

• Stock and arrange product displays in home improvement centers.
• Maintain shelves according to retailer planograms.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Reliable transportation

Attention to detail

Work in a constant state of alertness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand powered tools

Personal Smartphone

Job description

Location: Schenectady, NY, United States
Date Posted: Feb 21, 2025

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 Albany, NY. 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 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 with Octa-core 1.5 GHz processor, 8 GB Ram and 64 GB memory (Storage) above for daily communications with supervisor and 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)
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
• Remote

POSITION INFORMATION

• This position pays $16.00 - $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

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 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 is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 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.