Floral Merchandiser in Oneonta, NY (Part Time)

MERCHANDISER | Floral Department

COMPENSATION | $18.00/hour

EMPLOYMENT TYPE | Part-Time–5 hours per week

WEEKLY HOURS | 5 (Subject to Increase During Holidays & Promotional Periods)

SCHEDULED WORKDAYS | Tuesday & Fridays (Schedule to be Determined & Subject to Change)

ABOUT US | Sunshine Bouquet Company is a leader in the US mass-market floral industry, with over $500M in annual revenues. From growing and processing in Colombia and Ecuador, to packing and distribution throughout the US, we produce the highest quality, freshest floral products, with the service and dedication to exceed our customers’ expectations. With a dedicated global team of over 18,000 members, we continue to solidify our place as a key player in the future of the supermarket floral industry.

GENERAL OVERVIEW | Sunshine Bouquet, a leader in the mass-market floral industry, is looking for a motivated candidate to service our customers, managing, maintaining, and merchandising high-volume fresh-cut flower and potted plant displays in Oneonta, NY.

Route note: location including but not limited to, route requirements may change based on the needs of the business.

JOB DESCRIPTION | The Merchandiser works in our client’s facility. Duties include:

• Cleaning, watering, restocking, and merchandising floral display before business opening hours.
• Accessing cold storage (for short periods).
• Moving palletized product around the facility with a manual pallet jack.
• Lifting and palletizing boxes.
• Standing for extended periods, walking, bending, and kneeling.
• Quickly replenishing merchandise as items are purchased.
• Identifying and removing damaged/outdated floral items from display.
• Assisting potential floral customers with questions and selection of products during business hours.
• Sending and receiving emails with photo attachments from a smartphone.
• Conducting inventory counts of floral products.

REQUIREMENTS | Candidate must be:

• Punctual.
• Professional.
• Self-starter.
• Able to travel locally and must have a valid Driver’s License (in good standing).
• Computer literate and own a smartphone (with data service).
• Able to access a printer or own a printer.
• Able to use Microsoft Outlook for mobile and desktop devices.
• Able to work efficiently under minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and able to communicate effectively with supervisor(s).
• Able to work on their feet, move about, bend, kneel, and must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Able to operate a manual pallet jack (training provided).
• Available to work early mornings, split-shifts, weekends, and additional hours during holidays/promotional periods.
• Able to work with floral materials and foliage.

* Employees are only eligible for enrollment in Sunshine Bouquet’s medical benefits program 90 days after hire-date.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oneonta, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel: / 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person