American Girl NYC - Merchandise Handler (seasonal)

About the role

The seasonal part‑time Merchandise Handler position is part of the American Girl New York City retail store team. American Girl, a premium brand and wholly‑owned subsidiary of Mattel, creates innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. The role supports back‑of‑house operations including unloading/loading trailers, maintaining sales‑floor stock, organizing stockroom areas, and ensuring supplies are on hand.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming stock shipments in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Maintain stockroom standards for merchandise placement, cleanliness and safety.
• Pack up and load trailer with returning merchandise (returns, rework and doll hospital).
• Maintain stock on the retail sales floor, including special requests from retail partners.
• Monitor stock levels on an ongoing basis and fill in as necessary adhering to visual standards.
• Assist in the general execution of the retail business, including floor moves, equipment maintenance, and working with other store personnel to provide a safe environment for both customers and employees.
• Perform special projects as requested.
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing tasks to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in retail or service industry, preferably in material handling, shipping, receiving, retail or warehouse stock handling.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be friendly, approachable, and willing to offer assistance to guests in a respectful manner, especially children.

Schedule

• Weekend availability is required.
• Flexible schedule including nights and holidays.

Pay

The pay range for this position is between $18‑$19 per hour. The pay range is indicative of the projected hiring range; base pay will be determined based on work location, skills and experience.