Support Merchandiser - Lubbock, TX

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. As a Support Merchandiser, you are a vital part of our company’s purpose: helping people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life’s special moments by making the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day.

Pay

The starting pay is $11.70 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (rates subject to change based on work location). After 6 months of employment, the pay rate increases to $12.40. After 1 year of continued employment, the pay rate increases to $13.00.

We offer flexible work scheduling and paid training. A 401(k) with company match is provided.

Schedule

This route services the following retail location: 11415 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79424. The weekly average is 7 hours per week, increasing to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays. Additional support may be needed with required availability for multiple days in succession and increased hours per day for business or project-based assignments.

Ideal availability is during daytime hours, specifically Monday mornings due to store needs. Occasional weekends and the day before/after major holidays (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, and maintaining organized backroom areas.
• Communicate with management regarding service or scheduling questions/concerns.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment using time management and organizational skills.
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime business hours.
• Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload in assigned stores using a company-issued tablet.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.

Requirements

• 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 (routes include multiple retail locations).
• Access to reliable internet for job information and updates.
• Technological competency to learn and use a company-provided tablet for training and daily tasks.

Physical Demands

• Work on the sales floor and in back stock rooms.
• Push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures up to 40 pounds.
• Stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday.
• Use a stepstool to complete some tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.