Seasonal Garden Center Merchandiser - Muskegon, United States - Meadowridge Inc.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Meadowridge Inc, is a family-owned company and a leader in supplying beautiful plants to Garden Centers across the central United States and is currently staffing for the 2024 season.

We are looking for seasonal garden center merchandisers to work in leading retail locations. Our merchandisers enjoy challenging yet rewarding work, flexible schedules in an outdoor work environment at a competitive rate.

If you enjoy working with plants, being outdoors, and want to work for a dynamic company then join our team.

Merchandisers are responsible for various functions such as:

unloading deliveries while creating attention-grabbing displays with beautiful live plants, monitoring product placement, plant care, placing the appropriate signage at the product displays and turning in a weekly report.

While present in retail centers the merchandiser will represent Meadowridge Inc. by providing outstanding and professional customer service to the customer and their guest.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists retail centers in setting displays, consolidating and basic plant care to maximize live good sales.
• Off load racks and set displays of live good products.
• Works well independently with little to no supervision.
• Maintain, replenish and rotate stock, toss expired product when necessary.
• Greets customers, vendors and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
• Reports store issues and accomplishments in a weekly store report.
• Be aware of delivery schedules, make sure displays have proper signs and prices.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional and courteous manner to build trustworthy relationships.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma; or equivalent and must be 18.
• One-year related work experience.
• The ability to lift or pull 40 lbs. Must be able to walk and stand for the entire shift and to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Appropriate attire and work ethic are essential
• Must be able to work varied hours, including occasional weekends.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

• Anywhere from 10 to 20 depending on week

Paid Training:

• Yes

Pay frequency:

• Every week

Management:

• Team Lead

Employees working per shift:

• 5 or fewer

This Job Is:

• A "Fair Chance" job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types:
Part-time, Seasonal


Pay:
From $15.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Travel requirement:

• No

travel


Ability to Commute:

• Muskegon, MI preferred)

Work Location:
In person