Part Time Merchandiser - Catskill, NY

Part Time Merchandiser - Catskill, NYAmerican Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. Celebrate with us and join our team today!As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, you are a vital part of our company's purpose: helping people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life's special moments, by making the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day. We are looking for merchandisers to work independently across various retail locations, showcasing their organization and time management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations product, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more.Pay:The starting pay is $16.20 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (the listed rates are subject to change based on work location).After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $17.10.After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $18.00.We offer flexible work scheduling.We provide paid training.401(k) with company matchRoute and Schedule:This route will service the following retail locations at:30 CATSKILL COMMONS, CATSKILL, NY, 12414-173970 FAIRVIEW AVE, HUDSON, NY, 12534-23353067 STATE HIGHWAY 9, VALATIE, NY, 121844301 ROUTE 9G, GERMANTOWN, NY, 12526The weekly average hours are 7 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays.**Ideal candidate would be available during daytime hours and specifically Monday mornings due to store needs and service.Primary Responsibilities:Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining an organized backroom area, and other inventory tasks as needed.Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.Work in a fast-paced retail environment utilizing effective time management skills and organizational skills.Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.Availability for additional working days and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.Provide occasional assistance with store resets which may include minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload in your assigned stores, utilizing a company-issued tabletThe ability to work on your own and with a team.Experience Required:You will be working on the sales floor as well as the back stock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise No Experience Necessary! We will train you!Qualifications:18 yrs or olderAbility to speak, read, write, and understand English is requiredAbility to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodationAccess to reliable transportation as most routes have multiple retail locationsAccess to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updatesTechnological competency-able to learn and use company provided tablet for training and daily activity/tasksMeet scheduling needs - Occasional weekends, the day before and after major holidays as needed (e.g., Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)Physical Demands:You will need to be able to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday. A stepstool may be used to complete some tasks.This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Related Backgrounds and Industries: Retail, Customer Service, Merchandising, Part-time, Merchandiser, Stocker, #merchandiser.