Merchandiser - Pet Retail

Merchandiser Position

Central Pet Distribution is hiring merchandisers! Five days per week, weekends and evenings off! Do you love pets and love working independently? Our growing company is seeking experienced merchandisers to visit and service our retail accounts. Our Pet Distribution team works together to supply our customers with the nation's top brands of pet supplies. With a set schedule and weekly route in a designated geographical area, our merchandisers do an outstanding job getting our products onto store shelves. If you are customer service oriented, organized, dependable, and have great time management skills this may be the job for you! Location: Sacramento, CA area Shift Details: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack and scan via R/F unit inbound inventory for retail locations. Merchandise product onto store shelves according to schematics
• Place replenishment orders for designated products
• Count, pack and arrange for the pickup/delivery of returned goods
• Develop relationships with back door receivers
• Work closely with store sales staff in regard to shelf maintenance and appropriate merchandising standards
• Construct and assemble displays, and display components according to specifications. Change and rotate interior display areas and signage to reflect promotional changes
• Consistently monitor e-mail and voicemail for communication requests and information from the business unit
• Practice exceptional safety measures when driving
• Display excellent customer service while interacting with store managers and employees

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with store personnel and consumers
• Ability to use box cutters, bar-coding scanners, push carts and dollies safely
• Must have smartphone
• Must have computer or access to a computer
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
• Must have valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 30 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a normal work day.
• Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the course of a normal work day.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted at retail grocery stores in loading/unloading area and on sales floor
• Driving to/from and between retail locations is done in personal vehicle
• Remote

Position Information

• This position pays $18.50 - $19.50 per hour
• Mileage is paid at $0.56 per mile as reimbursement for expenses you may incur while driving your personal vehicle.
• You will receive $50.00 per month to cover the expense of your phone and data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone.

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave
• A more complete list of benefits can be found here

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Best Bully Sticks, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Kaytee, Nylabone, Pennington, Sevin and Zo?con. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit 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.