Garden Center Merchandiser/Laborer - Jericho, NY

Horticulture Plant Services is hiring immediately!

Horticulture Plant Services is the merchandising division of Kurt Weiss Greenhouses, specializing in the merchandising of quality Indoor and Outdoor product. We are seeking enthusiastic merchandisers to maintain and display our product in big box garden center locations! .

Lets PLANT- one ya! How about:

• Flexible hours and schedules
• Paid Training
• Working Outdoors

·The Ideal Candidate is:

• Customer Friendly
• Service Oriented
• Works in a fast-paced environment
• Is self-motivated
• A creative thinker
• A problem solver
• Minded and Eager to Learn
• Has a love for plants and the outdoors
• Has a open availability and one weekend day required
• Has a Smartphone which is required for quality photos and time keeping

Job Description:

• Unloading and stocking shipments of Live Goods
• Set and sign product to planograms
• Ability to merchandise product inside and outside stores
• Provide customers and store associates with product knowledge
• Ensure product is stocked and presentable at all times
• Assist in identifying opportunities and solutions for sell thru
• Provide support to Sales Manager and store employees as needed
• Work effectively independently and as a team player to perform all tasks assigned
• Maintain all plant displays on Monster racks and A frames by ensuring impactful presentations
• Cull dead and/or distressed plants from display
• Water plants as needed using store provided equipment
• Communicate any product needs and/or customer feedback to Manager

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to routinely walk, stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift/shift up to 45 lbs
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions ( ex.heat, cold, wind, rain)
• Ability to bend, stretch and kneel
• Ability to push and pull without accommodation

ALSO may be good for:

• Military experienced candidates or retirees
• Applicants who may not have a high school diploma/GED
• Applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• Applicant who just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Applicants who do not have a college diploma

Position is available in Jericho, Long Island, NY

Work schedule Includes:

• Weekdays
• Weekends
• Holidays

Paid Training:

• Yes

Pay frequency:

• Every week

Employees working per shift:

• 2 or fewer

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17