Part Time Merchandiser - Chattanooga, TN

About the role

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to help showcase and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations products. This role involves merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying items in greeting card departments and other retail locations, and managing backroom areas.

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
• Other inventory tasks as needed
• Communicate with management about service or schedule issues
• Utilize effective time management and organizational skills in a fast-paced retail environment
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime business hours
• Occasionally assist with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested
• Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload using a company-issued tablet
• Work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• No prior experience necessary, training provided
• Must be 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 and internet
• Technological competency to use a company-issued tablet for training and daily activities
• Meet scheduling needs, including weekends and major holiday periods

Qualifications

• Physical ability to push, pull, lift, and carry merchandise and fixtures of up to 40 pounds
• Standing, walking, stooping, and squatting throughout the workday
• Ability to use a stepstool as needed

Benefits

We offer flexible work scheduling, paid training, and a 401(k) with company match.

Pay

The starting pay is $12.20 per hour, with increases to $12.90 after 6 months and $13.50 after 1 year of employment. Pay rates may vary based on work location.

Schedule

The weekly average hours are 6 hours per week, which may increase to 12 hours per week around holidays. Ideal candidates should be available during daytime hours and specifically Monday mornings.