Part Time Merchandiser - Ashland, KY

Job Description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. As a Merchandiser, you will work independently across various retail locations, showcasing your organization and time‑management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations products, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more.

• The starting pay is $12.60 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (the rates may change based on work location).
• After 6 months the pay rate will increase to $13.30.
• After 1 year the pay rate will increase to $14.00.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training.
• 401(k) with company match.

This route will service the following retail locations: 12504 US 60, Ashland, KY 41102; 1645 Ashland Rd, Greenup, KY; 519 Ohio River Rd, Greenup, KY; 974 Bellefonte Road, Flatwoods, KY; 10003 State Route 7, Greenup, KY; 4501 State Route 2, Greenup, KY; 5924 US Route 60, Ashland, KY. The weekly average hours are 10 hours per week, which may increase to an average of 15 hours per week around holidays.

The ideal candidate will be available during daytime hours and specifically Monday mornings due to store needs and service.

• 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.
• Be available 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 tablet.
• Be able to work both independently and with a team.

No experience is necessary. We will train you!

• 18 years or older.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Access to reliable transportation, as most routes have multiple retail locations.
• Access to reliable internet to receive critical job information and updates.
• Technological competency — able to learn and use a company‑provided tablet for training and daily tasks.
• Meet scheduling needs – occasional weekends and the day before and after major holidays as needed (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas).

You will be working on the sales floor and back stock room. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and fixtures of up to 40 pounds throughout the sales floor and backrooms is required. You will need to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday. A step stool may be used to complete some tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This company is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.