Support Merchandiser

American Greetings; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; 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 and stock greeting card departments across multiple retail locations, including the Marrero, LA area. You will manage inventory, arrange product displays, and maintain backroom organization using a company tablet.

The role emphasizes daytime hours, weekend and holiday scheduling, and on-the-job training. No prior experience is required; training is provided and a 401(k) with company match is available where offered.

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 in greeting card departments and other retail locations
• Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment using time management and organizational skills
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime hours
• Availability for additional working days and extended hours around major holidays
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets including minor fixture work and product assembly
• Review and plan weekly service schedule and workload in assigned stores using a company tablet
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

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 $12.60 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 $13.30.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $14.00.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training.
• 401(k) with company match

Route And Schedule

This route will service the following retail locations at:

4810 LAPALCO BLVD, MARRERO, LA, 70072

The weekly average hours are 10 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 20 hours per week around holidays.

• Ideal candidate would be available during daytime hours and specifically Monday mornings due to store needs and service.

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 area, 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

You will be working on the sales floor as well as the back stock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise 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

, 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. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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

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