Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 21,077 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a merchandiser to service stores on assigned routes in Lemont and Homer Glen, IL. You will merchandise, display greeting cards and related goods, and coordinate with store staff to keep backrooms organized.

The role emphasizes independent work with daily route planning and time management. Flexible scheduling and paid training are provided, along with a 401(k) match, to support seasonal demand and holiday periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising and on-route store service.
• Able to manage time effectively and stay organized in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong communication with store staff and management when scheduling or issues arise.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display product in greeting card departments and maintain backroom areas.
• Communicate questions or schedule concerns to management.
• Work with store associates during daytime hours and around peak holidays.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours before/after major holidays.
• Assist with store resets, fixtures, and product relocation as needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule using a company tablet.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Tools

Tablet

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 $15.30 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 $16.20.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $17.00.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training.
• 401(k) with company match

Route and Schedule

This route will service the following retail locations at: 13460 S Archer Ave, Lemont, IL, 60439 and 14169 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL.

The weekly average hours are 9 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 18 hours per week around holidays.

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 an 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.