What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Yard Representative/Customer Service Associate position at The Garden Barn Nursery Inc.?
Job Description: Our retail garden center is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team, with a strong focus on team work and customer service.
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time/Seasonal
Compensation: Based on experience
Duties:
- Assist in upkeep of displays in outside sales area
- General cleaning and maintenance of the sales area
- Unloading incoming delivery trucks
- Loading outgoing delivery trucks and customer vehicles
- Watering as needed/irrigation maintenance
- Moving trees and shrubs
- Support all other sales and operation activities
- Plant care and maintenance
- Assisting customers with their purchases
- Help customers find what they are looking for
- Adding value to customer experiences through positive interactions
Education: High School education or GED
Skills:
- Capable of working in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Flexible schedule is a must, candidate will need to be available for weekend work and variant shifts
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Must have the ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varied weather conditions (hot, cold & rain)
- Must have the ability to learn how to run and operate equipment (experience a plus)
- Strong common sense with regards to working around machines and trucks
- Must be able to receive and follow through on complex tasks
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must be able to work overtime when needed
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and ask for help when needed
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance throughout the work day
- Must be able to be on your feet for an entire work shift
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Apply in person at The Garden Barn Nursery INC., 228 West Street, Vernon CT 06066
Open 7 Days A Week: 9am-5pm
Job Type: Full-time
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.35 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18