SEASONAL GARDEN ASSOCIATE

SEASONAL GARDEN ASSOCIATE

at Blue Seal Farm & Home

SEASONAL GARDEN ASSOCIATE

at Blue Seal Farm & Home in North Yarmouth, Maine Posted in 3 days ago.

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Full-Time Job Description:

Calling all green thumbs! We are hiring full time seasonal team members to work through our spring busy season! Blue Seal Farm & Home, a member of the

KENT WORLDWIDE

family of companies has an opening for a Seasonal Garden Associate at our North Yarmouth, ME store! This is a temporary, full-time opportunity that requires weekend availability. Blue Seal provides a generous employee discount! This position is designed and intended to be performed in North Yarmouth, ME.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Garden Associate role is responsible for demonstrating exceptional customer service and communication skills as you coordinate with store and warehouse staff to effectively meet customer needs. This position is responsible for the upkeep and restocking of greenhouse inventory as well as keeping all areas clean and maintained. Designing greenhouse merchandise displays and organizing product placement is another primary duty included in this position.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Successfully operate computer POS system Manage cash and credit card transactions Reconcile end of day sales and prepare deposit Greenhouse maintenance including cleaning customer areas, restrooms, breakroom, stockroom, and shelving Maintain inventory stock in greenhouse including watering and pruning plants, consolidating inventory, and rotating stock Design merchandise displays Obtain product knowledge through independent research Contribute to the care and handling of live plants and animals within the store Answer customer inquiries pertaining to greenhouse products Effectively communicate with the store and warehouse staff to coordinate timely customer pick-up Provide exceptional customer service Other duties as assigned by Store Management

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Have a solid work history Customer service skills Animal, horticulture and agriculture knowledge helpful Work independently as well as with others Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical Position requires working outside in all weather conditions Position requires extended periods of time walking and standing in an outdoor environment Qualified candidates must be able to lift 55 lbs. to a height of 50 inches