Description Our Garden Group providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands is searching for a full time Merchandiser in Salem OR. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays including grass seed chemicals and clay pottery in home improvement centers of Lowes Home Depots and WalMart stores.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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 planogramsmodulars Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products Weekend consumer interaction during peak season Training provided
QUALIFICATION 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 drivers 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 insureddriver Must have daily access to internetemail Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system Android 13.0 or above or Apple IOS 15.0 Octa-core 1.5 GHz processor, 8 GB Ram, and 64 GB memory Storage above for daily communications with supervisorand app usage
REQUIREMENTS 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 will require driving time personal car
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Free Life and Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401k with 3 company match and annual employer discretionary contribution Paid vacation holidays and sick time Employee Assistance Program Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more Education Assistance both college degrees and professional Referral Program with cash bonus Access to on-demand pay
About Central Garden & Pet Company A is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Companys purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener gardens bloom bigger pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro® Aqueon® Best Bully Sticks® Cadet® C&S® Farnam® Ferry-Morse® Kaytee® Nylabone® Pennington® Sevin® and Zocon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of 3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people primarily across North America. 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.