Part Time Merchandiser

Description

Our Garden Group, a leading provider of sales support and logistics for proprietary brands and consumer-recognized brands, is seeking a part-time Merchandiser in the Westbrook, ME area. This role includes stocking and arranging product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers such as Lowe's, Home Depot, and Walmart stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Downstocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden products, including grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer, and clay pottery.
• Setting and maintaining shelves according to retailer-mandated planograms/modulars.
• Installing and maintaining off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products.
• Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided).

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• 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 workday.
• 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 insured driver.
• Must have daily access to internet/email.
• Must have a 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.

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment - garden center and throughout retail store.
• Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday).
• Must be able to bend, pull, and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a workday.
• Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack, and powered hand tools.
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car).
• Remote.

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

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

Central Garden & Pet Company understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. 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.