Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings•Raleigh, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

American Greetings is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to service an assigned route across several retail locations in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Merchandiser works independently and with retail teams to display and maintain greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and other celebration products. The role involves merchandising and organizing product orders, maintaining backroom organization, and completing inventory tasks as needed. The route includes stores at 4431 New Bern Ave, 3685 New Bern Ave, 3151 Capital Blvd, and 3416 Poole Rd Ste 118. The route averages 7 hours per week, with hours potentially increasing to an average of 14 hours per week around holidays. The ideal candidate is available during daytime hours, especially Monday mornings. The company offers flexible scheduling and paid training. Starting pay is $13.50 per hour, increasing to $14.30 after six months and $15.00 after one year of continued employment; rates may vary based on work location. Merchandisers work on sales floors and in back stock rooms. The position requires physical activity, including pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying merchandise and fixtures weighing up to 40 pounds, as well as standing, walking, stooping, and squatting. A stepstool may be used for some tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able 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.
Availability to meet scheduling needs, including occasional weekends and the day before or after major holidays as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, squat, and push, pull, lift, and carry items throughout the workday.
Ability to work independently and with a team.

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.
Work additional days or extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays, as needed.
Occasionally assist with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal.
Review and plan weekly service schedules and workloads in assigned stores using a company-issued tablet.