Central Garden & Pet: Part Time Merchandiser – Rsst – Garden

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a part time Merchandiser in our Richland, WA area.

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.MEASURES OF SUCCESSDown stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay potterySet and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modularsInstall and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden productsWeekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided)IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTESPrevious merchandising experience preferredStrong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumersStrong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projectsMust be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs.

consistently throughout the course of a work dayMust be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand powered toolsMust 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 driverMust have daily access to internet/emailMust have personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 8.0 or above, or Apple IOS 11.0 and above for daily communications with supervisorResponsible, reliable and dependable work habitsAbility to work in a constant state of alertness and safe mannerWORKING CONDITIONSRetail store environment – garden center and throughout retail storeWork week is Monday Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday)Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs.

consistently throughout the course of a work dayMust be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and powered hand toolsDaily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car)RemoteAt Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes.

Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger.

We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time.

Visit our website at 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.#LI-FW1All successful applicants should expect to undergo a screening for prohibited levels of drugs prior to beginning employment.