Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Merchandiser to service assigned retail routes in Plainfield, IN. You will merchandise greeting card departments, maintain backroom organization, and coordinate with store management during daytime hours.

Ideal candidates will manage time effectively, work independently or with a team, and adapt to holiday peaks. Paid training, 401(k) with match, and flexible scheduling are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to service multiple stores on a route and manage inventory.
• Strong time management to handle short weekly hours.
• Effective communication with store management and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing orders.
• Display products in greeting card departments and maintain backroom areas.
• Communicate questions or schedule concerns to management.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong organization.
• Be available for additional days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Assist with store resets including fixture work or product assembly as needed.
• Plan weekly service schedule using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Merchandising

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Tablet

Job description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. 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 $14.00 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 $14.80.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $15.50.
• 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: 900 W Main St, Plainfield, IN, 46168; 1930 E Main St; 400 Dan Jones Rd and 2120 W Morris St.

The weekly average hours are 3 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 9 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 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.