What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse Grower position at Felly's Flowers?
Company Overview
Felly’s is an award-winning greenhouse, wholesaler, and retail floral company. Our business features four retail stores, garden center, greenhouse, floral design department, warehouse, office, and delivery operations. We are dedicated to offering superior locally grown plants, green plants, seasonal planters, and floral related products. We strive to hire knowledgeable staff and provide exceptional customer service.
Position: Full Time Garden Center and Greenhouse Grower
General Job Description / Summary of Position
A. Daily Responsibilities
- Planting Annuals, Perennials, Hanging Baskets, Mums, Poinsettias, and other seasonal plants.
- Planting Pots, Euros, Planters and Baskets for Stores
- Planting special customer orders
- Planting of seasonal items (holiday planters)
- Planting and transplanting for special events
- Pricing items within greenhouse
- Filling and staging store orders
- Merchandising and watering
- Assist in unloading of shipments
- Customer Service – help loading and lifting for customers, answering questions, recommend plants, etc
- Keeping the greenhouse tidy
- Utilize safe work ethic and techniques following protocols
B. Weekly Responsibilities
- Upkeep and cleanliness of greenhouse
- Maintenance and health of all plants – cutting, fertilizing, supporting stems
- Assist with unloading delivery of plants and products to greenhouse
C. Other Responsibilities
- Assist other growers when necessary
- Assist with special programs (poinsettia programs, etc)
- Other misc. tasks when needed
D. Qualifications for the Job
- Education Preferred- Associates or bachelors degree in Horticulture (can be in progress)
- Experience – prior greenhouse experience preferred but not required
E. Key Skills Needed
- Communication Skills – phone and email, excellent verbal and nonverbal skills
- Interpersonal Skills-ability to work with other growers and managers, team player, listening and taking direction
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organization and time management
- Able to perform repetitive tasks
F. Physical Requirements Needed
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- On feet all day
- General bending and lifting
- Ability to handle greenhouse temperatures/environment
G. Standard Work Hours
- Department: Greenhouse
- Total Hours: 30-40 hours per week
- Monday - Friday - 9am - 6pm
- Saturday - 10am - 4pm ( rotation)
H.Benefits
- Full Benefits Package apply to Full Time employees only
- Part Time employees are eligible for an employee discount
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you a reliable employee and do you show up on time for your job?
Work Location: In person