Part Time Merchandiser - Machesney Park, IL

American Greetings; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Flexible work scheduling

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking part-time Merchandisers to service multiple IL locations, displaying and maintaining inventory for greeting cards, gift wrap, and party goods. Training is provided, with a flexible schedule and company 401(k) match.

The role emphasizes independent work across routes, strong organization, and time management in a fast-paced retail setting, with seasonal hours around holidays.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old
• 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 to cover multiple locations
• Reliable internet access for updates and training

Responsibilities

• Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders
• Display product within greeting card departments and other locations
• Maintain organized backroom areas and perform inventory tasks
• Communicate with management about service schedules
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment with strong time management and organization
• Flexibility for additional days and extended hours around holidays
• Assist with store resets including minor fixture work or setup
• Plan weekly service workload using a company tablet
• Work independently and as part of a team

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

English proficiency

Physical stamina

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 $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 & Schedule

This route will service the following retail locations at:

• 9833 N ALPINE RD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL, 61115
• 4733 BLUESTEM ROAD, ROSCOE, IL, 61073
• 555 PROGRESSIVE LN, SOUTH BELOIT, IL, 61080
• 1001 W LANE RD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL, 61115

The weekly average hours are 5 hours per week.

The weekly hours may increase to an average of 12 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.

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 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.

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.

Related Backgrounds & Industries: Retail, Customer Service, Merchandising, Part-time, Merchandiser, Stocker, #merchandiser

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