Part Time Merchandiser - Elk , OK

Overview

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace.

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.

• The starting pay is $11.70 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (rates subject to change based on location).
• After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $12.40.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $13.00.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training.
• 401(k) with company match

This route will service the following retail locations at: 210 Regional Dr, Elk City, OK 73644; 339 State Highway 44, Burns Flat, OK; 303 N Ll Males, Cheyenne, OK; 409 S 11

Th St, Hammon, OK; and 12780 Hwy 44, Sentinel, OK.

The weekly average hours are 5 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 20 hours per week around holidays.

• Ideal candidate would 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 organized backroom areas, 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 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 tablet.
• Ability to work on your own and with a team.

• No experience required; training provided.
• 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 to learn and use company-provided tablet for training and daily tasks
• Meet scheduling needs - occasional weekends and the day before and after major holidays (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)

You will be working on the sales floor as well as the 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. You will need to be able to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday. A stepstool may be used to complete some tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

American Greetings priority is the health and safety of all our employees, and we are taking extra precautions to ensure all associates follow all federal, state, and local safety guidelines. 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.