Strong communication skills to interact with store management and consumers
Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a work day
Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insured driver
Requirements:
Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
Set and maintain the 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)
Job description
Description
Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full time Merchandiser in Orangeburg, NY. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot’s and WalMart stores.
Key Responsibilities
Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery
Set and maintain the 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)
Qualifications
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 Octa-core 1.5 GHz processor, 8 GB Ram and 64 GB memory(Storage) above for daily communications with supervisor and app usage
Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
WORKING CONDITIONS
Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store
The work week is Tuesday through Saturday. The Merchandiser will have consumer interactions at (Lowe's Home Center) on Fridays and Saturdays. Training will be provided by Central Garden and Pet team.
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 powered hand tools
Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)
Remote
POSITION INFORMATION
This position pays $16.00 - $18.00 per hour depending 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
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
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.
