Central Garden & Pet

Merchandiser - Pet Retail Job at Central Garden & Pet in Milwaukee

Central Garden & Pet, Milwaukee, WI, US, 53223

Job Description

Description

Central Pet Distribution is Hiring Merchandisers! 5 - Day Work Week, Weekends and Evenings Off!

Do you love pets and love working independently? Our growing company is seeking experienced merchandisers to visit and service our retail accounts. Our Pet Distribution team works together to supply our customers with the nation’s top brands of pet supplies. With a set schedule and weekly route in a designated geographical area, our merchandisers do an outstanding job getting our products onto store shelves. If you are customer service oriented, organized, dependable, and have great time management skills this may be the job for you!

Location: Washington county, Sheboygan county, and surrounding areas.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

Receive, unpack and scan via R/F unit inbound inventory for retail locations. Merchandise product onto store shelves according to schematics
Place replenishment orders for designated products
Count, pack and arrange for the pickup/delivery of returned goods
Develop relationships with Back Door Receivers
Work closely with store sales staff in regard to shelf maintenance and appropriate merchandising standards
Construct and assemble displays, and display components according to specifications. Change and rotate interior display areas and signage to reflect promotional changes
Consistently monitor e-mail and voicemail for communication requests and information from the business unit
Practice exceptional safety measures when driving
Display excellent customer service while interacting with store managers and employees

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

Previous merchandising experience
Strong communication skills needed to interact with store personnel and consumers
Ability to use box cutters, bar-coding scanners, push carts and dollies safely
Must have Smartphone
Must have computer or access to a computer
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits
Must have valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation and proof of insurance
Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 30 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a normal work day.
Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the course of a normal work day.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is conducted at retail grocery stores in loading/unloading area and on sales floor
Driving to/from and between retail locations is done in personal vehicle
Remote

POSITION INFORMATION:

This position pays $18.00 - $18.50 per hour
Mileage is paid at $0.465 per mile as reimbursement for expenses you may incur while driving your personal vehicle.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with company match
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay
Paid parental leave
A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. 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.

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