Merchandiser Full Time
Company: Central Garden & Pet
Location: Milford
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 Milford, CT. This position includes stocking and
arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals,
and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home
Depot’s and WalMart stores. MEASURES OF SUCCESS 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 planograms/modulars Install and
maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden
products Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training
provided) IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES 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 driver’s 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
insured driver Must have daily access to internet/email Must have
personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 13.0
or above, or Apple IOS 15.0 and above for daily communications with
supervisor 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 may require driving time (personal car)
Remote POSITION INFORMATION This position pays $16.50-$19.00 per
hour depending on experience Reimbursement of potential cell phone
expenses and mileage/travel expenses at a rate of $2.00 per
diem/per hour worked You will also receive $10.00 per month to
cover the expense of your data plan as you will be utilizing
company apps on your personal phone Benefits for full-time
positions include paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays) and
other benefits which can be found at www.CentralBenefits.org
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 profit-sharing bonus! 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 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 2025 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. ZipRSST
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