PART-TIME FLORAL MERCHANDISER | Floral Department

COMPENSATION | $19/hour

EMPLOYMENT TYPE | Part-Time

WEEKLY HOURS | 4 hours per week minimum (Subject to Increase During Holidays & Promotional Periods)

SCHEDULED WORKDAYS | Mondays and Fridays (Schedule to be Determined & Subject to Change)

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 service our customers, managing, maintaining, and merchandising high-volume fresh-cut flower and potted plant displays in Portland, Maine.

Route note: location including but not limited to, route requirements may change based on the needs of the business.

JOB DESCRIPTION | The Merchandiser works in our client’s facility. 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• Identifying and removing damaged/outdated floral items from display.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 holidays/promotional periods.

• Able to work with floral materials and foliage.