Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Merchandiser, where you will play a crucial role in helping people celebrate life's special moments. This position offers flexible scheduling and paid training, making it a great opportunity for those looking to work independently while showcasing their organizational and time management skills. As part of a dedicated team, you'll service various retail locations, ensuring that products are displayed beautifully and inventory levels are maintained. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a caring and thoughtful workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible Work Scheduling

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Reliable transportation and internet access are required.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned retail locations, merchandising and organizing products.
• Communicate with management regarding service or schedules.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Communication Skills

Technological Competency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Company-issued tablet

Job description

Job Description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace.
Celebrate with us and join our team today!

As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, you are a vital part of our company’s purpose: helping people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life’s special moments, by making the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day. We are looking for merchandisers to work independently across various retail locations, showcasing their organization and time management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations product, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more.

Pay:

• The starting pay is $12.60 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (the listed rates are subject to change based on work location).
• After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $13.30.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $14.00.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training.

Route & Schedule:
This route will service the following retail locations at: 3400 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill, PA, 17011 and 3309 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

The weekly average hours are 10 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays.

Ideal candidate would be available during daytime hours and specifically Monday mornings due to store needs and service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining organized backroom areas, and other inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment utilizing effective time management skills and organizational skills.
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
• Availability for additional working days and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets which may include minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.
• Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload in your assigned stores, utilizing a company-issued tablet.
• The ability to work on your own and with a team.

Experience Required:
No Experience Necessary! We will train you!

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English is required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Access to reliable transportation as most routes have multiple retail locations.
• Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates.
• Technological competency - able to learn and use company provided tablet for training and daily activity/tasks.
• Meet scheduling needs - Occasional weekends, the day before and after major holidays as needed (e.g., Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

Physical Demands:
You will be working on the sales floor as well as the back stock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures of up to 40 pounds throughout the sales floor and backrooms. You will need to be able to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday. A stepstool may be used to complete some tasks.

* The characteristics listed above are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

American Greetings priority is the health safety of all our employees, and we are taking extra precautions to make sure all associates follow all federal, state, and local safety guidelines.

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.