Part Time Merchandiser - Derby VT

Job Description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. We help people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life’s special moments, by making the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day. As a Merchandiser you will work independently across various retail locations, using your organization and time‑management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations products, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and more.

• Starting pay: $14.40 per hour (subject to change based on work location).
• After 6 months: $15.20 per hour.
• After 1 year: $16.00 per hour.
• Flexible work scheduling.
• Paid training.
• 401(k) with company match.

This route will service the following retail locations:

• 2000 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT
• 16 Church St, Barton, VT
• 164 Broad St, Lyndonville, VT 05851
• 407 Broad St, Lyndonville, VT 05851
• 4503 US Route 5, Newport, VT
• 4340 US Route 5, Derby, VT 05829
• 957 Memorial Dr, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

The weekly average hours are 10 hours per week, with potential increases to an average of 22 hours per week around holidays. Ideal candidates are available during daytime hours, especially Monday mornings.

• Serve stores on the assigned route, merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying products within greeting card departments and other retail locations, and maintaining an organized backroom.
• Communicate with management about questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.
• Work in a fast‑paced retail environment using effective time‑management and organizational skills.
• Build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
• Be available for additional working days and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.
• Review and plan the weekly service schedule and workload using a company-issued tablet.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

• 18 years or older.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding 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 to learn and use a company-provided tablet.
• Flexible scheduling: occasional weekends, days before and after major holidays (Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas).

Work on the sales floor and back stock room, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying cartons, merchandise, and fixtures of up to 40 pounds. Stand, walk, stoop, and squat throughout the workday; a stepstool may be used for some tasks.

These are representative of the physical demands required to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability, or protected veteran status.

American Greetings prioritizes the health and safety of all employees and follows all federal, state, and local safety guidelines.