What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Cashier position at Van Putte Gardens?
Van Putte Gardens is an award-winning garden center and landscape company that specializes in high-end residential and commercial projects throughout the Western NY area. We are seeking enthusiastic and energetic full-time and part-time seasonal cashiers to join our rapidly growing company that has been in business for over 75 years in the Rochester, NY area.
Job Duties:
- Work directly on sales floor and registers throughout the store, assisting customers.
- Quickly and accurately check customers out through our point of sales system.
- Maintain store appearance with general cleaning, caring for plants, dusting, pricing, stocking, receiving deliveries and displaying merchandise.
- Take orders over the phone and answer general customer questions in an accurate, friendly and timely manner.
- Diagnose and suggest treatments for plants with insect, disease and nutrient problems.
- Must be a fast problem solver.
Qualifications:
- Have a positive attitude, professional demeanor and communication skills.
- Must be a self-motivated and organized team player.
- Past retail and POS register experience - preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Be able to read, write, and perform basic math (addition, subtraction).
- Plant knowledge a plus!
Physical Requirements:
- Bend, lift, walk or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Requires standing/walking on hard surface during the entire shift or up to 8 hours.
- Work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
Schedule Requirements:
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs.
- One weekend day required.
- Seasonal Position.
Benefits include:
- Employee discounts.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work at least 1 weekend day?
- What days, and hours are you available to work?
- Are you comfortable working in hot conditions inside a greenhouse setting for extended periods of time?
- We are hiring full-time and part-time positions, how many hours per week do you want to work?
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- garden center or gardening: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18