Part Time Merchandiser

Central Garden & Pet Company; Kansas City (KS); Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to enhance product displays in retail stores. This role involves stocking and arranging displays for a variety of products, ensuring compliance with retailer planograms, and maintaining product integrity. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be physically capable of lifting and moving products, and have a reliable means of transportation. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to creating vibrant shopping experiences in your community. If you're ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

401k with company match

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on cell phones

Discounts on movie tickets

Discounts on gym memberships

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication and reading skills needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Merchandising experience

Strong communication skills

Reading skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Driving skills

Reliability and dependability

Alertness and safety awareness

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand-powered tools

Smartphone

Job description

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a part-time Merchandiser in our Kansas City, KS area. 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, 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.

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 workday.
• 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).
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car).
• Remote.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• 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) 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.