SUPPORT MERCHANDISER | Floral Department

COMPENSATION | $16.00/hour PTO, Benefits* & 401(K)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE | Part-Time

WEEKLY HOURS | 32 (Subject to Increase During Holidays & Promotional Periods)

SCHEDULED WORKDAYS | Monday through Sunday (Schedule to be determined & Subject to Change)

ABOUT US | Sunshine Bouquet Company is a leader in the US mass-market floral industry, with over $750M 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 support our Lead Floral Merchandiser in managing, maintaining, and merchandising a high-volume fresh-cut flower display for our client in Athens, GA.

JOB DESCRIPTION | The Support Floral Merchandiser works in our client’s facility with our Lead Merchandiser. Their duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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• Identifying and removing damaged/outdated floral items from display.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 product.

REQUIREMENTS | Candidate must be:

• Punctual.
• Professional.
• 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.
• A self-starter.
• 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).
• Must have a car for local travel, along with valid Driver’s License in good standing.
• Available to work early mornings, split-shifts, weekends, and additional hours during holidays/promotional periods.
• Able to work with floral materials and foliage.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS | A plus for candidate, but not required:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Previous floral merchandising experience.

BENEFITS | Sunshine Bouquet offers the following benefits to employees, upon the completion of their 90-day probationary period:

· Medical, Dental and Vision insurance through CIGNA

· Basic life insurance policy (employer paid)

· Choice of various voluntary ancillary benefits

· 401(K) retirement plans with company match

· Vacation time, personal time, and paid holidays.

* Employees are only eligible for enrollment in Sunshine Bouquet’s medical benefits program after their probationary period.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person