On Call Floral Merchandiser in Albany, New York at Sunshine Bouquet Company

ON CALL FLORAL MERCHANDISER | Floral Department

COMPENSATION | $18/hour

EMPLOYMENT TYPE | On call

WEEKLY HOURS | As Needed (Estimated average of 22 hours per week)

SCHEDULED WORKDAYS | Monday-Sunday (Schedule TBD)

LOCATION | Will cover multiple routes and multiple stores as needed.

ABOUT US | Sunshine Bouquet Company is a leading provider in the U.S. mass-market floral industry. From growing and processing in Colombia and Ecuador to packing and distribution across the United States, we are committed to delivering the highest quality, freshest floral products. Our dedication to exceptional service enables us to consistently exceed customer expectations. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on shaping the future of the supermarket floral industry.

GENERAL OVERVIEW | Sunshine Bouquet, a leader in the mass-market floral industry, is looking for a motivated candidate to support our Floral Merchandising Teams in managing, maintaining, and merchandising a high-volume fresh-cut flower display for our clients on an as needed basis in the Albany, NY area.

JOB DESCRIPTION | The On-Call Merchandiser travels to and works in our client’s facility on their own. Their duties include:

• Cleaning, watering, restocking, and merchandising floral display before business opening hours.

• Accessing cold storage (for short periods).

• Moving palletized products around the facility with a manual pallet jack.

• Lifting and palletizing boxes.

• Standing for extended periods, walking, bending, and kneeling.

• Quickly replenishing merchandise as items are purchased.

• Identifying and removing damaged/outdated floral items from display.

• Assisting potential floral customers with questions and selection of products during business hours.

• Sending and receiving emails with photo attachments from a smartphone.

• Conducting inventory counts of floral products.

REQUIREMENTS | Candidate must be:

• Punctual.

• Professional.

• Self-starter.

• Able to travel locally and must have a valid Driver’s License (in good standing).

• Computer literate and own a smartphone (with data service).

• Able to access a printer or own a printer.

• Able to use Microsoft Outlook for mobile and desktop devices.

• Able to work efficiently under minimal supervision.

• Detail-oriented and able to communicate effectively with supervisor(s).

• Able to work on their feet, move about, bend, kneel, and must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

• Able to operate a manual pallet jack (training provided).

• Available to work early mornings, split shifts, weekends, and additional hours during holi-days/promotional periods.

• Able to work with floral materials and foliage.

* Employees are only eligible for enrollment in Sunshine Bouquet’s medical benefits program 90 days after hire-date.