Part Time Merchandiser - Pullman, WA

Overview

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. Celebrate with us and join our team today! As a Merchandiser, you help people celebrate holidays and special moments by managing inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush items, and more across various retail locations.

• The starting pay is $17.50 per hour, with two increases during the first year of employment (rates may change based on work location).
• After 6 months of employment the pay rate increases to $18.60.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate increases to $19.50.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training.
• 401(k) plan with company match.

This route serves the following retail locations: 1690 Se Harvest Dr, Pullman, WA 99163; 1205 N Grand Ave; 430 Se Bishop Blvd; 1500 Ne Terrell Mall; and 632 N Main St, Colfax, WA. The weekly average hours are 8 per week, increasing to an average of 18 hours around holidays.

Available during daytime hours and specifically Monday mornings due to store needs and service.

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising, organizing product orders, displaying items within greeting card departments and other retail locations, and maintaining organized backroom areas.
• Communicate with management 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.
• Be available for additional workdays and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal.
• Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.

No experience 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 routes have multiple retail locations.
• Access to reliable internet for job information and updates.
• Technological competency – able to learn and use a company-provided tablet for training and daily activities.
• Meet scheduling needs – occasional weekends, the day before and after major holidays (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas).

Work on the sales floor and back stock room, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying cartons, merchandise, and fixtures up to 40 pounds. Must stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday; a step stool may be used for some tasks.

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