Construction Business Clerk

JLM Strategic Talent Partners; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A reputable retail company in Portland, Oregon, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to assist in designing floral arrangements and providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities include maintaining product quality, assisting customers with their selections, and participating in merchandising. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a background in customer service. This role offers flexible scheduling, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and/or merchandising of floral items.
• Provide various customer services.
• Maintain proper signage, product rotation, and quality.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to multi-task and set priorities

Teamwork in a fast-paced environment

Customer service skills

Dependability and integrity

Job description

Assist in the design and/or merchandising of floral items and arrangements for display/sale or in response to customer requests. Provide various customer services and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Benefits

What you’ll receive from us:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, product labels, training materials, and bulletins.
• Ability to multi‑task, set priorities, present information in a professional manner and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer services related to sale of merchandise.
• Must be able to work with various cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and carefully operate all production equipment.
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, and safety.
• Experience in grocery retail and customer service.
• Experience in operating a cash register and making change.
• Assist and greet customers promptly and provide them with great service.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions.
• Help design and create floral arrangements and/or other items to fill customer orders.
• Package orders effectively, safely and efficiently.
• Keep merchandise and supplies in their proper areas.
• Maintain customer records and files properly.
• Assist customers in location and selecting items.
• Handle telephone calls and orders promptly and courteously.
• Assist in decorating and merchandising the department.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and well organized.
• Keep floors, clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Maintain plants, process and prepare flower arrangements and fill balloons.
• Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws.
• Operate cash register in accordance with company procedures, as applicable.
• Maintain flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.