Florist ($18.75-$20.75) Jobs

Company Name:Fred Meyer

Position Type:Employee

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

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Position Summary

Direct all functions and activities of the Floral department to achieve established sales and goals and provide exceptional customer service. Role model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions

• Promote and follow Company initiatives
• Maintain a clean, fresh, floral department at all times
• Plan and prepare merchandising for holidays and seasons
• Merchandise product to reflect the season and maintain department visual standards
• Maintain excellent quality and saleable condition of indoor plant and cut floral merchandise
• Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Stock and maintain merchandise displays, including watering, grooming, pruning, and rotating
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Engage with customers and assist with their floral needs and questions
• Adhere to floral training and store procedures according to Company policies and procedures and as directed by the Food Manager and Floral Specialist
• Assist the Food Manager and Store Director on special promotions for local events and holidays
• Build/create floral bouquets and arrangements for store selling and upon customer request

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to operate: scissors, stem clippers, wire, box cutters, helium tanks, floral foam/tape, watering can, soil, decorator cubes, flower containers, refrigeration coolers, telephone, office supplies, knife, spray paint
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus one year experience in florist/floral arranging duties; or combination of relevant education and experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to pass drug test
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Any licenses or certificates required by federal and/or state
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of plants, cut flowers and arrangements
• Ability to work all floral holidays, weekends/overtime occasionally, and any shift
• Ability to continue education
• Ability to work within strict time frames/resolute deadlines

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure

The final rate of pay is determined at store level based on prior equivalent work experience.

To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Health & Well-being Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits

• Group term life insurance eligible, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Participation in a 401(k) plan and/or participation in a Taft-Hartley pension fund, subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Associate discounts

Growth And Development Benefits

• Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career

We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you’ll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required

Required Certifications/Licenses: Driver's License

Position Type: Full-Time

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Regions: West

States: Washington