Part Time Merchandiser

About the role

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. As a Merchandiser, you will help people celebrate holidays and special moments by displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap, party goods, plush and more across various retail locations. You will work independently, using organization and time‑management skills to keep product levels stocked and merchandised.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders
• Display product within greeting card departments and other retail locations
• Maintain an organized backroom area
• Perform 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 and organizational skills
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime 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
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

No prior experience necessary; training will be provided.

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 (most routes have multiple retail locations)
• Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates
• Technological competency – able to learn and use the company‑provided tablet for training and daily activities
• 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, Christmas)
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures of up to 40 pounds; stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday; a stepstool may be used for some tasks
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties

Skills

• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Pay

The starting pay is $16.70 per hour, with two increases during the first year: after 6 months the rate rises to $17.60, and after 1 year to $18.50 (rates subject to change by work location).

Schedule

Flexible work scheduling is offered. The weekly average is about 1 hour per week, which may increase to an average of 4 hours per week around holidays. The route services the retail location at 3627 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK, 99709.

Benefits

• Paid training provided
• 401(k) plan with company match