Part Time Merchandiser - Anchorage, AK

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. Help people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life’s special moments by making the world a more thoughtful and caring place every day.

About the role

As a Merchandiser, you will work independently across retail locations, using your organization and time management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations product—including greeting cards, gift wrap, party goods, plush, and more.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route: merchandise and organize product orders, display product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintain organized backroom areas, and perform other inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment using effective time management and organizational skills.
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
• Be available 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 assigned stores using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Access to reliable transportation (most routes have multiple retail locations).
• Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates.
• Technological competency—able to learn and use a company-provided tablet for training and daily tasks.
• Meet scheduling needs, including occasional weekends and the day before/after major holidays (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

Physical Demands

• Work on the sales floor and in back stock rooms.
• Push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures of up to 40 pounds throughout the sales floor and backrooms.
• Stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday.
• Use a stepstool to complete some tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Pay

Starting pay is $16.70 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (rates may vary by work location). After 6 months, pay increases to $17.60 per hour. After 1 year, pay increases to $18.50 per hour.

Schedule

This route services the following location: 2000 W Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK, 99515.

• Weekly average hours: 5 hours per week.
• Hours may increase to an average of 13 hours per week around holidays.
• Flexible work scheduling and paid training provided.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

No prior experience is necessary—we provide training!