Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings•Louisville, OH

About The Position

American Greetings is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to service multiple retail locations independently. The role supports the company’s purpose of helping people celebrate holidays and special moments by displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and other celebration products. The route covers retail locations in Alliance, Waynesburg, Minerva, Louisville, and Homeworth, Ohio. The schedule averages 7 hours per week and may increase to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays. The position offers flexible scheduling, paid training, and a starting pay rate of $12.60 per hour, with increases to $13.30 after six months and $14.00 after one year of continued employment. Listed pay rates may vary based on work location. Merchandisers work on sales floors and in back stock rooms, independently and in coordination with store associates, management, and company management. The position involves physical activity, including handling cartons and merchandise, and may occasionally involve minor fixture work or product assembly during store resets.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Service assigned retail stores by merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying products in greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining organized backroom areas, and completing other inventory tasks as needed.
Communicate questions or concerns regarding service or schedules to management.
Work in a fast-paced retail environment using effective time management and organizational skills.
Build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail 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 as requested.
Review and plan weekly service schedules and workload in assigned stores using a company-issued tablet.