Part Time Merchandiser - Denham Springs, LA

American Greetings; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Merchandiser, where your role will be crucial in helping people celebrate life's special moments. This position requires strong organizational and time management skills, as you will work independently across various retail locations. You'll be responsible for maintaining inventory levels and displaying products, all while enjoying flexible scheduling and paid training. With opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment, this is the perfect role for someone looking to make a positive impact while earning a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Flexible Work Scheduling

Paid Training

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• 18 years or older with reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Service assigned retail stores and organize product displays.
• Maintain inventory levels and communicate with management.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service

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 $11.70 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 $12.40.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $13.00.
• 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: 25820 La Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA, 70726; 2330 S Range Ave Ste A; 23460 La Highway 16; 25600 La Hwy 16; 39578 La Highway 16; 36744 La Hwy 16; 17552 Magnolia Bridge Road, Greenwell Springs, LA and 11825 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge, LA.

The weekly average hours are 6 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 12 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.

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

Qualifications:

• 18 yrs 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 activities/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 prioritizes the health and safety of all our employees, implementing extra precautions to 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.

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