Merchandiser

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today’s gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders.

This a contract position with a start date of March and an end date in September. Below are the types of hours you can expect per week: 16 - 24 hours (March - June) and variable hours depending on the business needs (July - Sept). (Exact shifts/days are flexible.) The typical weekday shift is 7am - 3:30pm. Weekday shifts are flexible. Occasional weekend shifts are required (4 hrs) in April.

Key Work Performed:

- Merchandise Scotts products, including restocking shelves, racks, and displays; cleaning and facing products; repairing or removing damaged items, etc.
- Drive in-store sales in conjunction with Scotts Sales Manager
- Assemble fixtures and displays in-store.
- Install and maintain point-of-purchase materials.
- Provide recommendations and product knowledge to both consumers and retail customer associates.
- Provide consumer product education.

What you will need to be successful:

- Strong initiative, self-directed, reliable and able to work independently with little supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to routinely walk, stand, climb a step grip ladder up to 4m (12ft), handle some heavy lifting (implying bending, kneeling) and stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in/outside in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends

A few other things we will expect from you:

- Live within 25 km of Home Depot Abbotsford, 1965 Veddar Way. (Within reasonable distance to stores in the assigned area)
- Current valid Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract, and Criminal Record, which meets company criteria.
- Must have access to a car during work hours or reliable transportation
- Must have access to a computer, printing capabilities, smartphone
- Must have Steel Toe boots/shoes (green patch)

THIS IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVE OR EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DEMANDS THAT AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS JOB MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM FROM TIME TO TIME.

COME GROW WITH US, WHERE THE GRASS REALLY IS GREENER

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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. Scotts Miracle-Gro has helped to grow the nearly $7 billion global consumer lawn and garden market through product innovation, industry-leading advertising efforts and its trusted brands.

The brands and products within our portfolio include: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, TomCat, Ortho, RoundUp, Bonnie Plants, Osmocote, Earthgro and Fafard.

Scotts is an EEO Employer.

Notification to Agencies:
Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.