Fresh Flower Selector

FDI (Florist Distributing, Inc.); Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Florist Distributing, Inc. is hiring a Fresh Flower Selector to operate in a refrigerated environment handling fresh flowers and maintaining product rotation.

You will manage packing and labeling as needed and support daily cooler duties to ensure product quality and availability. The role requires basic math, good communication, and customer-service orientation, with an emphasis on safety and attention to MSDS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Customer service driven and able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Basic working knowledge of computer and menu-driven programs with mouse, 10-key, and alpha-numeric keyboard.
• Ability to read and obey MSDS information on products.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Able to file, post, sort and organize materials and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Selects orders from pick tickets and work orders.
• Works in refrigerated area (36º–42º F).
• Rotates fresh flower product daily.
• Performs quality control on fresh flowers and reports issues to Cut Flower Buyer.
• Checks in trucks and stores product in proper cooler location.
• Assists with weekly inventory counts of fresh flowers.
• Handles packaging materials and proper handling of flowers.
• Maintains clean cooler and neat work area.
• Reports to work on schedule and on time.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Basic computer skills

MSDS reading

Basic math

Follow instructions

Organization

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): - At FDI, our small team atmosphere creates a great environment for our employees. Our team members are the key to our success by providing outstanding customer service.

Florist Distributing, Inc. Job Title: Fresh Flower Selector Department: Cooler General Function

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Selects orders from pick tickets and work orders.
• Works in refrigerated area; temperature 36º to 42º F.
• Responsible for daily fresh flower product rotation.
• Performs general quality control on fresh flower product and reports any issues to Cut Flower Buyer.
• Checks in trucks and puts fresh flower product in appropriate cooler location.
• Assists with inventory counts on fresh flower product on a weekly basis.
• Handles packaging materials and understands proper care/handling for fresh flowers.
• Responsible for cleaning cooler and maintaining a neat work area.
• Must create a friendly work environment.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in packing area when needed which includes packing orders, strapping and labeling boxes for delivery routes.
• Processes fresh flowers by cutting and placing into holding solution.
• Cleans containers and equipment used in fresh flower processing.
• Performs miscellaneous other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School or equivalent; knowledge of fresh flowers is helpful.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

• Must be customer service driven and able to communicate clear and effectively.
• Must have basic working knowledge of computer and be able to operate menu driven computer programs with mouse, 10 key keypad, and alpha numeric keyboard.
• Ability to read and obey MSDS information on products.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
• Must have the ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Able to file, post, sort and organize materials and paperwork.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform work duties in a refrigerated environment.
• Must be able to physically perform light to moderate work: exerting/lifting 10-50 lbs. frequently.
• Visual abilities required include clarity at all distances, color and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed in a refrigerated setting. There is frequent exposure to noise and continual exposure to temperature changes.

Equipment Used To Perform Job

• Personal Computer with SBT software; training will be provided; fresh flower cutter, knife, pallet jack, four-wheel carts, and strapper.
• A digital camera, copier, and fax may also be required.

Contacts

Has daily contact with employees, customers, and the general public.

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential pricing information.

At Florist Distributing, Inc. (FDI), we strive to have a great work environment for our employees. We offer a small team atmosphere doing work that is very meaningful for our customers. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best products at the best price. Our products touch our customers at important times and events in their lives. Working with a small team, our employees have the opportunity to learn different jobs within our operation. FDI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hy-Vee, Inc. and we operate out of four locations servicing the 8 state Hy-Vee region.