Support Merchandiser
About the role
American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. As a Merchandiser you help people celebrate holidays and special moments by displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift‑wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more across various retail locations.
Responsibilities
- Service stores on assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders.
- Display product within greeting‑card departments and other retail locations.
- Maintain organized back‑room areas and perform inventory tasks.
- Communicate with management about service 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 weekly service schedule and workload using a company‑issued tablet.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements
- Minimum age 18 years.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Access to reliable transportation for multiple retail locations.
- Access to reliable internet for receiving job information and updates.
- Technological competency to learn and use a company‑provided tablet.
- 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 Demands
- Standing, walking, stooping, and squatting throughout the workday.
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying cartons, merchandise, and fixtures up to 40 pounds on the sales floor and in backrooms.
- Use of a stepstool may be required for some tasks.
Pay
Starting at $12.60 per hour with two scheduled increases: $13.30 after 6 months and $14.00 after 1 year. Rates are subject to change based on work location.
Schedule
Average of 5 hours per week, increasing to about 15 hours per week around holidays. Primary work location: 625 W. Telegraph St., Washington, UT 84780. Ideal candidates are available during daytime hours, especially Monday mornings, and can work additional days and extended hours leading up to and after major holidays.
Benefits
- Flexible work scheduling.
- Paid training.
- 401(k) with company match.