Part Time Merchandiser - Redmond, OR

About the role

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. We are seeking a Merchandiser to help us fulfill our mission of making the world a more thoughtful and caring place by celebrating 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 areas
• 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 is required
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Access to reliable transportation as most routes have multiple retail locations
• Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates
• Technological competency—able to learn and use company provided tablet for training and daily activity/tasks
• 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, and Christmas)

Pay and Schedule

• The starting pay is $15.80 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 $16.70.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $17.50.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training.
• We offer a 401(k) with company match.

Schedule

The weekly average hours are 8 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 16 hours per week around holidays.