Part Time Merchandiser

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a part-time Merchandiser in the Newington, CT area. This position includes stocking and arranging product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Walmart stores.

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

• 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 work day
• 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 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

• Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store
• Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday)
• Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
• Remote

• This position pays $16.35 - $19.00 per hour based on experience.
• Reimbursement of potential cell phone expenses and mileage/travel expenses at a rate of $2.00 per diem per hour worked.
• You will also receive $10.00 per month to cover the expense of your data plan as you will be utilizing company apps on your personal phone.
• Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off (sick time) and 401(k).

• 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

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.