Seasonal Full Time Merchandiser

Central Garden & Pet Company; Rockwall (TX); Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Merchandiser to enhance product visibility in retail environments. This full-time seasonal role involves stocking and arranging displays for a variety of gardening products in major home improvement stores. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and previous merchandising experience, ensuring that products are presented attractively and according to planograms. Join a company with a rich history and a commitment to nurturing happy homes, and be part of a team that values reliability and responsibility in a dynamic retail setting. If you have a passion for gardening and retail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong communication and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Merchandising experience

Communication skills

Reading skills for packaging

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Climbing ladders

Using pallet jack

Using hand powered tools

Reliable transportation

Internet/email access

Smartphone proficiency

Job description

Location: Rockwall, TX, United States
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025

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 Rockwall, TX area. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Walmart stores.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer, and clay pottery.
• Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars.
• Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products.

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.
• Must be able to bend, pull, and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a workday.
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack, and hand powered tools.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insured driver.
• Must have daily access to internet/email.
• Must have a personal smartphone with a current operating system: Android 13.0 or above, or Apple iOS 15.0 and above for daily communications with supervisor.
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable work habits.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store.
• Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday).
• Must be able to bend, pull, and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a workday.
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack, and powered hand tools.
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car).
• Remote.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone, and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has 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 for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.