What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Full Time Merchandiser position at Central Garden & Pet?
Description
Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full time seasonal Merchandiser in our Lumberton, NJ area. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot’s and WalMart stores.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
- Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars
- Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products
- Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided)
- Previous merchandising experience preferred
- Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers
- Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projects
- Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
- Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand powered tools
- Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insureddriver
- Must have daily access to internet/email
- Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 13.0 or above, or Apple IOS 15.0 and above for daily communications with supervisor
- Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store
- The work week is Tuesday through Saturday. The Merchandiser will have consumer interactions at (Lowe's Home Center) on Fridays and Saturdays. Training will be provided by Central Garden and Pet team.
- Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
- Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and powered hand tools
- Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
POSITION INFORMATION
- This position pays $16.00 - $18.00 per hour depending on experience
- Reimbursement of potential cell phone expenses and mileage/travel expenses at a rate of $2.00 per diem/per hour worked
- You will also receive $10.00 per month to cover the expense of your data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone
Salary : $16 - $18