Floral Clerk- Mountain Green

Lees Marketplace; Mountain Green (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability plans

EAP

401k plans

Supplemental Insurances

10% discount

Lees Ace Hardware locations discount

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lee's Marketplace in Utah is seeking a Floral Clerk to assist in daily floral operations, create arrangements, maintain product freshness, and deliver excellent guest service. This role supports both everyday floral sales and special event designs while ensuring the department remains clean, organized, and visually appealing.

You will design bouquets for retail sale, weddings, and events, manage incoming shipments, and assist customers with custom orders while maintaining a friendly, and

Qualifications

• Floral design experience preferred, on-job training available.
• Knowledge of flower/plant care and floral arrangement techniques.
• Wedding, funeral, and event design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and assist with floral selections and custom orders.
• Design and assemble floral arrangements for retail, weddings, and events.
• Assist with processing event orders under the Floral Manager.
• Manage floral inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service and handle special requests.

Skills

Floral design experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Summary

Lee's Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we serve.

Position Summary

Lee's Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities in which we serve. At Lees MarketPlace, a Floral Clerk assists in the daily operations of the floral department by creating floral arrangements, maintaining product freshness, and delivering excellent guest service. This role supports both everyday floral sales and special event designs while ensuring the department remains clean, organized, and visually appealing.

Primary Position Duties

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist guests in selecting floral arrangements, plants, and gift items. Take custom orders and ensure accurate fulfillment based on customer preferences.
• Design and create custom floral arrangements and bouquets for retail sale, special orders, and events.
• Assist with the processing of event orders (weddings, funerals, dances) under the direction of the Floral Manager.
• Order fresh flowers, supplies, and materials in a timely manner. Manage floral inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste while maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing floral department.
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly assistance to customers. Address customer needs, concerns, and special requests professionally and promptly.

Guest Service:

• Greet and assist guests and team members in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Provide knowledgeable answers to guest and team member inquiries.
• Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.
• Assist guests with custom floral orders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and creative presentation.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations for floral arrangements and plant care based on customer needs and event type.
• Build positive relationships with guests and the community.
• Displays excellent problem-solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the "Lee's Way- doing what's best for our guests, our team, and our company".
• Be familiar with, and assist customers with use of, Lee's Marketplace website.

Product Handling:

• Design and assemble floral arrangements, bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, and other specialty items.
• Process and care for incoming floral shipments, including cutting, hydrating, and displaying flowers.
• Maintain inventory by rotating stock, monitoring product freshness, and discarding expired items in the proper way.
• Assist with setup and teardown of floral displays for in-store merchandising and special promotions.

Cleanliness and Safety:

• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing floral workspace and display area.
• Ensure proper storage, hydration, and handling of all flowers and materials.
• Adhere to proper lifting, cutting, and handling procedures to ensure personal and team safety.
• Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to the Floral Manager.
• Reporting injuries or safety concerns for team members as well as guest accidents in a timely manner to .
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations.
• Contributes towards the cleaning responsibilities in the department.

Team Collaboration:

• Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.
• Engage in and support the Lee's MarketPlace Mission statement and Core Values
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, environment with tact and patience.
• Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date.
• Collaborate with store management and other departments for cross-promotions, seasonal displays, and store events.
• Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs, and directives. Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management.
• Be a professional example for all team members to follow.

Position Requirements

Age Requirement: 16yrs+ Delivery Driver Age Requirement: 21yrs+

Availability:

Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Willingness to work varied hours according to the needs of the store.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment.
• Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance.
• Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Ability to distinguish colors, shapes, and details for design work and quality control.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the store.
• Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting repeatedly.
• Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders are required.

Tools And Machinery

• Knives, Clippers, Wire cutters, and scissors
• Pallet jack
• Wheeler
• Trash compactor
• Floral foam and holders
• Glue guns, Floral Tape, Wire, Ribbon
• Staplers and tagging guns
• Sanitizing supplies
• Protective gloves
• POS system
• Label printer
• Computer or tablet
• Temperature-controlled rooms
• Computers/Email
• Phones
• Any other items seen fit for role

Education Or Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Individuals currently pursuing a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome to apply.
• Floral design experience preferred, but not required — on-job training available.
• Knowledge of flower/plant care and floral arrangement techniques.
• Wedding, funeral, and event design experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests.
• Strong self-motivation skills
• Ability to creating a variety of floral arrangements, including custom, event-based, and seasonal designs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, orders, and deadlines effectively, especially during peak seasons or event preparation.
• Skilled in coordinating floral needs for weddings, funerals, dances, and other events.
• Strong visual design skills with an eye for color, balance, and trends.
• Comfortable using systems for ordering, scheduling, and customer transactions.
• Ability to implement solutions quickly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Great verbal communication skills

Benefits

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly wage/salary.
• Paid time and a quarter on Sundays
• Benefits packages including health insurance, Disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and Supplemental Insurances.
• 10% discount, restrictions apply
• Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations
• Paid Time Off to those who qualify

Work Environment:

• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Safety forward atmosphere
• Innovative, supportive, and input driven management team.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Lee's Marketplace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Note

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.