Floral Clerk

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Receive and stock a variety of floral merchandise on shelves and displays in a careful, neat and expedient manner. Ensuring that all product is fresh, rotated, well stocked, and eye appealing for our customers while maintaining great customer service.

• Maintain floral merchandise rotated in accordance with company policy and product code dates; use the oldest products first (first in, first out).
• Ensure product is accurately priced and scans correctly at the register.
• Keep back room/supply area, coolers and display cases organized and clean.
• Perform proper plant care maintenance for both inside and outside product (watering and trimming foliage and blooms on potted plants).
• Perform water changes for cut flowers on scheduled days.
• Present a favorable impression in dress, personal hygiene and business attitude.
• Practice proper sanitation procedures and safe lifting/moving practices (under 18 restrictions may apply).
• Assist with daily inventory and notify management of issues such as associate theft or shoplifting.
• Decorate the department to fit the current season and monitor cooler/display case temperatures to ensure product quality.
• Put together floral arrangements for all occasions and gift wrap bouquets; record flowers used on the inventory sheet.
• Place customer special orders in person and over the phone; upsell floral products by offering care information and suggestions.
• Order necessary variety; receive, process, display, rotate and store product deliveries to assure quality control.
• Keep sales and work area clean, safe, and free from hazards; report hazards to management.

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work a schedule based on the business needs of the store location.
• Authorized to work within the U.S.
• Be knowledgeable about floral products and offer suggestions for plant care and floral arrangements, with the ability to locate information if not readily available.

• Assist with the daily inventory.
• Inflate balloons and hang up signs.
• Decorate the department to fit the current season.
• Monitor the cooler and display cases for correct temperature to assure product quality.
• Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark downs or property defacement.
• Successful completion of onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering the department.
• Other duties assigned by management.

• Physical Demands:
  Sitting, crawling, pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 8 feet, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching; frequency varies from never to continuously.
• Safety Risk Factors:
  Toxic exposure, hazardous cleaning solutions, loud noise, slippery floors, hazardous equipment, sharp objects, skin irritants, nuisance dust, fumes and sprays; occasional twisting or back/neck strain.
• Machines, tools, and equipment used:
  Scissors, knives, flower clippers, flower stem cutter, helium tank, pricing gun, watering can, water hose, trash compactor.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Indoor and outdoor environment; may include cold temperatures in wet or humid conditions.

In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following is a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position: $15.00 - $17.90 per hour. Actual salaries vary based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

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