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Company Name: Fred Meyer
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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:

• Adhere to floral training and store procedures according to Company policies and procedures and as directed by the Food Manager and Floral Specialist
• Promote and follow Company initiatives
• Maintain excellent quality and saleable condition of indoor plant and cut floral merchandise
• Engage with customers and assist with their floral needs and questions
• Merchandise product to reflect the season and maintain department visual standards
• Maintain a clean, fresh, floral department at all times
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• 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
• Plan and prepare merchandising for holidays and seasons
• 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

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus one year experience in florist/floral arranging duties; or combination of relevant education and experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Any licenses or certificates required by federal and/or state
• Ability to work within strict time frames/resolute deadlines
• Ability to work all floral holidays, weekends/overtime occasionally, and any shift
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of plants, cut flowers and arrangements
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to continue education
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Minimum 18 years of age
• 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

Desired Previous Job Experience:

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

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift(s): Day
Regions: West

States: Oregon
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Jobs at Fred Meyer: Based in Portland, Oregon with over 130 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska, Fred Meyer offers one-stop shopping with store employment opportunities in apparel, home, food, pharmacy and home electronics as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise and product development, store operations, customer communications, public affairs, food and pharmacy. We are always searching for individuals who share our passion for service, leadership, honesty and diversity. Whether you like working with people, numbers or ideas, you can find a home at Fred Meyer. And with stores and offices across the Pacific Northwest, we have opportunities for talented individuals if you prefer to be closer to the mountains, ocean, or city.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OR || Newberg || 3300 Portland Rd || 97132 || Fred Meyer || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None