What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse/Lawn and Garden Team Member - Uxbridge, MA position at Koopman Lumber?
SCHEDULE: Full time or part time/ seasonal Apr-Jun / Flexible schedule
Can lead to a year-round, full time position for the right candidate!
BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for live plant care and sales, product stocking, and customer service in the greenhouse and Lawn & Garden departments
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interacts in a positive, pleasant and prompt manner with customers in person and on the telephone
- Provides the highest level possible of service to all customers
- Provides advice and guidance to customers related to plant choices and care
- Assists with questions regarding inventory, pricing, and promotions
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the products sold, product usage, product prices and new products
- Ensures products are displayed effectively with direction from the Branch Manager and other store leadership
- Attends and participates in all company-sponsored training programs as required
- Promotes team concept
- Inspects plants to assess quality and identify signs of disease or pests
- Unloads incoming shipments of stock, following proper paperwork protocols
- Communicates with leadership to exchange all relevant information
- Assists customers with loading vehicles
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Basic understanding of plants and their care
Education and Experience:
- Prior experience with plant care preferred, but not required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of walking, standing, lifting, and moving items
- Exposure to indoor and outdoor working environments for long periods, including inclement weather
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to push, pull, bend, lift, stretch
Additional functions and duties may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
