Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. As a Merchandiser you help people celebrate holidays, each other, and life’s special moments by displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift‑wrap accessories, party goods, plush items, and more across various retail locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
• Display products within greeting‑card departments and other retail areas.
• Maintain organized back‑room areas and perform other inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate with management about service questions or schedule concerns.
• Work in a fast‑paced retail environment using effective time‑management and organizational skills.
• Partner with retail store associates and management during daytime business hours.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal.
• Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload using a company‑issued tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age 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 (multiple retail locations per route).
• Access to reliable internet for receiving job information and updates.
• Technological competency – able to learn and use a company‑provided tablet for training and daily tasks.
• Availability for occasional weekends and the day before/after major holidays (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, stoop, squat, and push/pull/lift cartons, merchandise, and fixtures up to 40 pounds; use of a stepstool as needed.

Pay

The starting pay is $13.50 per hour with two scheduled increases during the first year. After 6 months the rate rises to $14.30, and after 1 year it rises to $15.00. Rates are subject to change based on work location.

Schedule

Flexible work scheduling with an average of 5 hours per week, potentially increasing to 12 hours per week around holidays. Ideal candidates are available during daytime hours, especially Monday mornings, and can work occasional weekends and extended hours leading up to and following major holidays.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible work scheduling.