Merchandiser Part Time - Garden Retail

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a part time Merchandiser in our Brea, CA 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.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products
• Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars
• Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
• Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided)

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 9.0 or above, or Apple IOS 14.0 and above for daily communications with supervisor
• Previous merchandising experience preferred
• Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day
• Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projects
• 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 insured driver
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand powered tools
• Must have daily access to internet/email

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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
• Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store
• Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday)
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
• Remote

POSITION INFORMATION

• Reimbursement of mileage/travel expenses at current IRS rate
• This position pays $18.00 -$20.00 per hour based on experience.
• You will also receive $20.00 per month to cover the expense of your data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone
• Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off (sick time) and 401(k)

• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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