Seasonal Full Time Merchandiser

Central Garden & Pet; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a full-time seasonal Merchandiser in Matthews, NC! This role involves stocking and arranging product displays for well-known brands in major home improvement centers. You will engage with consumers and store management, ensuring product visibility and integrity. Ideal candidates are reliable, physically capable, and possess strong communication skills. Enjoy a dynamic work environment while contributing to a company that has been nurturing happy homes for over 40 years. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the retail space!

Qualifications

• Preferred previous merchandising experience.
• Strong communication and reading skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and arranging product displays in retail stores.
• Maintaining set integrity for Central Garden products.

Skills

Merchandising Experience

Communication Skills

Reading Skills

Physical Strength (lifting 50 lbs)

Driver's License

Smartphone Proficiency

Tools

Pallet Jack

Hand-Powered Tools

Job description

Description

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full-time seasonal Merchandiser in our Matthews, NC area. This position includes stocking and arranging product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe's, Home Depot, and WalMart stores.

Measures of Success

1. Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden products such as grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer, and clay pottery.
2. Set and maintain shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars.
3. Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products.
4. Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided).

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers.
• Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projects.
• Ability to bend, pull, and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb ladders, use a pallet jack, and hand-powered tools.
• Valid driver's license in your state, a good driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insured driver.
• Daily access to internet/email.
• Personal Smartphone with Android 13.0+ or iOS 15.0+ for daily communication with supervisor.
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable work habits.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment - garden center and throughout retail store.
• Work week is Monday - Friday with some weekends, primarily Saturday.
• Must be able to bend, pull, and lift 50 lbs. throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack, and powered hand tools.
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving your personal vehicle.
• Remote work environment.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) has been nurturing happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central aims to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The company's trusted products help lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central owns more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone, and Pennington. Based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,700 employees across North America and Europe, visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.