American Greetings - Normal, IL

posted 2 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Normal, IL
Publishing Industries

About the position

As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, you will play a crucial role in our mission to help people celebrate life's special moments. This part-time position involves servicing the American Greetings Department in various retail locations, ensuring that our product displays are well-maintained and visually appealing. You will be responsible for merchandising and maintaining all product displays within the greeting card department, as well as other areas of the store as needed. This role requires effective time management skills as you will be working in a fast-paced retail environment, partnering with retail store associates and management during daytime business hours. You will utilize a company-provided tablet to perform essential job functions, including reviewing weekly service tasks, managing inventory, and entering time. The position offers flexible work scheduling, with an average of 8 hours per week, which may increase to 16 hours per week around holidays. Training will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. The starting pay for this position is $14.00 per hour, with scheduled increases after 6 months and 1 year of employment. After 6 months, the pay rate will increase to $14.80, and after 1 year, it will rise to $15.50. Additionally, the company provides paid training and mileage reimbursement for travel between retail locations. You will be servicing several retail locations, including Target, Jeffrey Alans, Party City, and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, all located in Normal and Bloomington, IL. American Greetings prioritizes the health and safety of all employees, adhering to federal, state, and local safety guidelines. We are an equal opportunity employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability, or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

  • Merchandise and maintain all product displays within the greeting card department and other areas of the store as needed.
  • Work in a fast-paced retail environment utilizing effective time management skills.
  • Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
  • Use a company-provided tablet to perform basic job functions, such as reviewing weekly service and tasks, inventory functions, and time entry.
  • Communicate effectively in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Access to reliable transportation as most routes have multiple retail locations.
  • Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates.
  • Meet scheduling needs, including occasional weekends and the day before and after major holidays.

Benefits

  • Flexible work scheduling.
  • Paid training.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Scheduled pay increases after 6 months and 1 year of employment.
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