General Pet Supply

Merchandiser - Pet Retail

Salt Lake City, Utah | Nov 10, 2023
Industries
Retail
Job Function
Sales

Job Description


General Pet Supply


Work Location: UT - Salt Lake City
Job Code: 10394


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 an experienced merchandiser 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: Salt Lake City, West Jordan, South Jordan, Sandy UT areas.

Shift Details: 5 Day (36-40 hour) work week - Monday through Friday; evenings and weekends off.

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

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for full time positions
  • Free Life and Disability Insurance for full time positions
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts for full time positions
  • 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus for full time positions
  • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time for full time positions
  • Paid Mileage
  • Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
  • Referral Program with cash bonus

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 2022 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 Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 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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