Part Time Merchandiser - Corunna, MI

About the role

American Greetings is seeking a Merchandiser to help showcase our celebrations products, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and more. Our goal is to make the world a more thoughtful and caring place by helping people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life’s special moments.

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 any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment utilizing effective time management skills and organizational skills
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail 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

Qualifications

• 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 learn and use company provided tablet
• Meet scheduling needs - Occasional weekends, the day before and after major holidays as needed

Benefits

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

Pay

The starting pay is $14.00 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (the listed rates are subject to change based on work location). After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $14.80. After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $15.50.

Schedule

The weekly average hours are 10 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 16 hours per week around holidays.

Route and Schedule

This route will service the following retail locations at: 2591 E M 21, Corunna, MI, 48817; 861 W Corunna Ave; 407 N Saginaw St, Byron, MI; 1315 E M 21, Owosso, MI; 1920 W. Main Street, Owosso, MI; 216 S Shiawassee St, Owosso, MI; 8880 Monroe Rd, Durand, MI and 4531 E Lansing Rd, Bancroft, MI.

Physical Demands

You will be working on the sales floor as well as the backstock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures of up to 40 pounds throughout the sales floor and backrooms. You will need to be able to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday. A stepstool may be used to complete some tasks.