• Merchandiser

    D&D Commodities (Coon Rapids, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Description

    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 Coon Rapids, MN 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 SUCCESS

    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)

    IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

    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

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store

    Work 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 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 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).

     

    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.

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    High School

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    No experience

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    1

    ### Compensation

    $16.00 - $18.00 / Hourly

     

    ### Postal Code

    55433

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

    JV-1709

    ### Job Type

     

    Part Time

     

    ### Job Benefits

    BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

    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

    ### Application Link

    https://centralgardenandpet.ttcportals.com/jobs/17108849-part-time-merchandiser?tm_job=JV-1709&tm_event=view&tm_company=90707&bid=998