Route Merchandiser — Flexible Hours, Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to service multiple retail locations on a daytime schedule in Lincoln, IL. You will merchandise greeting cards, gift wrap, and related items, maintain backroom organization, and support inventory tasks across the route.

The role requires reliable transportation, English proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; starting pay is $15.30/hour with raises to $16.20 and $17.00 over the first year, plus flexible scheduling, paid

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)

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, 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

Job description

American Greetings is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to service multiple retail locations on a daytime schedule in Lincoln, IL. You will merchandise greeting cards, gift wrap, and related items, maintain backroom organization, and support inventory tasks across the route.

The role requires reliable transportation, English proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; starting pay is $15.30/hour with raises to $16.20 and $17.00 over the first year, plus flexible scheduling, paid