Part Time Merchandiser-Opelika, AL

Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. We are looking for merchandisers to work independently across various retail locations, showcasing organization and time management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations product, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and more in Opelika, AL.

• Starting pay is $11.70 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment.
• After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $12.40.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $13.00.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training.
• 401(k) with company match.

This route will service the following retail locations: 2460 Enterprise Dr, Opelika, AL 36801‑1510; 20 Lee Road 621, Opelika, AL 36804; 7943 Alabama Hwy 51, Opelika, AL 36804‑9171.

Weekly average hours are 4 hours per week, may increase to 8 hours around holidays. Ideal candidate available during daytime hours, specifically Monday mornings due to store needs and service.

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining an organized backroom area, and other inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.
• Work in a fast‑paced retail environment utilizing effective time‑management skills.
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
• Availability for additional working days and extended hours around major holidays.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.
• Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload in your assigned stores, utilizing a company‑issued tablet.
• Work independently and with a team.

No prior experience necessary. You will work on the sales floor and back stockroom; ability to push, pull, lift, and carry cartons and merchandise. Training will be provided.

• 18 years or older.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reliable transportation; most routes have multiple retail locations.
• Reliable internet access for job information and updates.
• Technological competency – ability to learn and use company‑provided tablet.
• Availability for occasional weekends and the day before and after major holidays (e.g., Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas).

Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday. May require using a step stool and lifting fixtures up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This company is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability, or protected veteran status. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.