What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Merchandiser position at Retail Garden Management, Inc.?
Job Description:
Retail Garden Management is currently looking for part-time (out of season) to full-time (in season) seasonal Garden Center Merchandisers for big box retail customers. This job is perfect for individuals that enjoy working outside, landscaping and gardening, and can handle lifting inventory. This position will work at the following Home Depot locations: Hoover, Trussville, Fairfield, Eastwood & Inverness, AL.
There is a potential that this seasonal position could turn into a full time permanent position which offers benefits listed on this employment ad.
COMPANY BACKGROUND:
Retail Garden Management is the merchandising division of Flowerwood Nursery. Flowerwood Nursery is a third-generation family-owned nursery servicing big box chain retailers. Flowerwood Nursery provides broadleaf evergreens, conifers, deciduous shrubs, grasses, groundcovers, trees, perennials & seasonal color throughout the Southern & Mid-Atlantic states.
JOB DUTIES:
- Maintain plant display freshness and integrity by continually unloading and re-stocking live good products. This involves receiving product shipments, consolidating existing inventory, adjusting product signage and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Travel may be required within the assigned territory.
- The ability to work weekends is required.
- Communicate any customer issues/ concerns to your supervisor.
- Requires regular use of smart phone device (phone/email/photos)
- Basic knowledge of trees, shrubs and roses preferred but not required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a working smart phone.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and must have reliable transportation.
- Must be available to work weekends.
- Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
- Successful candidate must be self-motivated and function with minimal supervision.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This job requires standing, bending, reaching and stooping regularly throughout the shift.
Flowerwood Nursery is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Merchandising: 1 year (Required)
- Garden Center/Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17