Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

American Greetings is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to service retail locations on an assigned route in Indianapolis, Indiana. Merchandisers work independently across retail locations to display and maintain inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and other celebration products. The role involves merchandising and organizing product orders, maintaining greeting card displays and backroom areas, and completing other inventory tasks as needed. The route includes 7101 E 10th St and 4445 E 10th St. Average hours are 3 per week, with hours potentially increasing to an average of 7 per week around holidays. The starting pay is $14.00 per hour, increasing to $14.80 after six months and $15.50 after one year of continued employment. Rates may vary by work location. Flexible scheduling and paid training are offered. The Merchandiser reviews and plans a weekly schedule and workload using a company-issued tablet, communicates service or schedule questions to management, and builds relationships with retail associates and managers during daytime business hours. The position may also involve occasional store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal. Availability for additional days and extended hours around major holidays is needed. Work takes place on sales floors and in back stock rooms, and involves standing, walking, stooping, squatting, and handling cartons, merchandise, and fixtures weighing up to 40 pounds. A stepstool may be used for some tasks.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reliable transportation, as most routes include multiple retail locations.
Reliable internet access to receive job information and updates.
Technological competency and ability to learn and use a company-provided tablet for training and daily tasks.
Ability to meet scheduling needs, including occasional weekends and work the day before and after major holidays as needed.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures weighing up to 40 pounds, and to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

Service assigned retail stores by merchandising and organizing product orders.
Display products in greeting card departments and other retail locations.
Maintain organized backroom areas and complete other inventory tasks as needed.
Communicate questions or concerns about service or schedules to management.
Work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment using time-management and organizational skills.
Build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime business hours.
Be available for additional workdays and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
Occasionally assist with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal.
Review and plan the weekly service schedule and workload in assigned stores using a company-issued tablet.