Support Floral Merchandiser

SUPPORT FLORAL MERCHANDISER | Floral Department

EMPLOYMENT TYPE | Full-Time (32 hours per week)

PAY RATE | $18 per hour  

SCHEDULED WORKDAYS | Monday - 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 $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 Syracuse/Camillus, NY.

JOB DESCRIPTION | The Support Floral Merchandiser works at one of our client’s facilities with the Lead Merchandiser. Their duties include:

• Managing and inventorying product, and product shrink on a weekly basis.
• Cleaning, watering, restocking and merchandising floral displays before and during business 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• Identifying and removing damaged or outdated floral items from display.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.

REQUIREMENTS | Candidate must be:

• Punctual.
• Professional.
• A self-starter.
• Able to work efficiently under minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and be able to communicate effectively with supervisor(s).
• Computer literate and own a smartphone (with data service).
• Able to work on their feet, move about, bend, kneel, and must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to operate a manual pallet jack (training provided).
• Able to travel locally and must have a 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.

BENEFITS | offered:

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance (Short-Term & Long-Term)
• Hospital Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay and Paid time off

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