What are the responsibilities and job description for the GARDEN ASSOCIATE position at Kent Shared Services (Kent Corporation)?
Calling all green thumbs, we are growing our garden center team! Blue Seal/KENT® Nutrition Group, a member of the KENT Corporation family of companies has an opening for a Garden Center Associate at our Bangor, ME store! This is a full-time, year round opportunity that will require weekend availability.
Blue Seal provides a generous employee discount!
- This position is designed and intended to be performed in Bangor, 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. This role requires the effective use and familiarization of the computer operated POS (point of sale system). This position is structured for a collaborative worker who has the ability to spend extended periods of time walking and standing in an outdoor environment.
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
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Position requires flexibility to support other departments within the store during the off-season
- Have a solid work history
- Customer service skills
- Extensive plant knowledge required including to plant identification and care requirements. Knowledge of trees, shrubs, grass, flowers, vegetables, fertilizer and nutrients
- Animal, retail, and agriculture knowledge helpful
- Work independently as well as with others
- Position requires working outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
