Seasonal Full Time Merchandiser

Central Garden & Pet; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a full-time seasonal Merchandiser in the vibrant Pittsburgh area! You will play a crucial role in enhancing product displays in major retail stores, ensuring that consumers have access to top-quality garden and pet products. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for weekend consumer interaction and travel within your territory. If you are reliable, physically capable, and ready to make a difference in the gardening and pet industries, this role is perfect for you. Become part of a team dedicated to nurturing happy and healthy homes!

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• 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

Strong Communication Skills

Reading Skills

Physical Ability (Lifting 50 lbs)

Driving Skills

Reliability

Tools

Pallet Jack

Hand-Powered Tools

Smartphone (Android/iOS)

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 the Pittsburgh, PA area. This position includes stocking and arranging product displays, such as 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 grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer, and clay pottery
2. Set and maintain the 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 to interact with store management and consumers
• Strong reading skills 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 insurance
• Daily access to internet/email
• Smartphone with Android 13.0+ or iOS 15.0+ for communication
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable work habits
• Ability to work safely and stay alert

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment - garden center and throughout retail store
• Work week is Monday - Friday, with some weekends (primarily Saturday)
• Ability to bend, pull, and lift 50 lbs. throughout the day
• Climb ladders, use pallet jacks, and powered hand tools
• Daily travel within the territory, possibly requiring driving your personal vehicle
• Remote work possible

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA) has proudly nurtured 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. Our innovative products help lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. We own over 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 protected characteristic.