Seasonal Merchandiser

Green Circle Growers is seeking Seasonal Merchandisers to manage merchandising activities at Home Depot stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Responsibilities include displaying and maintaining plants, fostering relationships with store staff, and resolving issues. Candidates must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. The position requires physical activity and offers up to 40 hours per week at a pay rate of $14 per hour.
Green Circle Growers was founded in 1968 by John van Wingerden. With just a few acres, Green Circle Growers began selling to other companies like variety stores, lumber yards, hardware stores, and grocery stores. Today, Green Circle Growers is still owned and operated by the van Wingerden family and has grown to over 170 acres of indoor growing space. Our state-of-the-art greenhouses offer many different environments to keep up with the demanding mix of products that today’s market expects. We now provide plants to regional and national stores across the United States and Canada. We are able to market and offer broad products to mass merchants, as well as to growers. The retail market expects the full line of annuals in flats, containers, and baskets. The grower line produces pre-finished containers, plugs, and liners.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for dependable Seasonal Merchandisers to join the Green Circle Growers team! In this role, you will manage merchandising activities at Home Depot stores across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. This position offers flexible hours based on product sales, with a maximum of 40 hours per week.

JOB DUTIES:
• Display, price, and handle upkeep of all annuals, perennials, and houseplants within the designated store space
• Handle product disposal as required to maintain standards
• Foster strong relationships with store management and associates to ensure effective collaboration
• Coordinate with Green Circle Growers’ management to address and resolve any issues that arise
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or relevant experience required
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Dependable and punctual
• Flexible schedule to accommodate varying work hours

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS:
• Retail facility, occasionally outside, or in-store; Possible extreme heat/cold dependent on season
• Continuously requires the ability to follow verbal and/or written direction
• Frequently requires walking, lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling (up to 200lbs), bending, and crouching
• Occasionally requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, climbing, and handling
• May require the ability to operate machinery, drive vehicles (truck, car, van, tug, forklift), or use equipment such as hand tools or general business equipment
• Weekends are required as well as some holidays (Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day are considered working holidays)

Company DescriptionGreen Circle Growers is one of the largest greenhouses in North America with over 150 acres of indoor growing space. We’re a family-owned company located in Oberlin, Ohio and growing faster than ever after more than 50 years in the business.