Fresh Flower Selector

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

Job summary

Florist Distributing, Inc. is seeking a Fresh Flower Selector to pick and prepare orders in a refrigerated environment. You will rotate daily fresh flower products, perform quality checks, and ensure proper handling and packing for delivery.

The role includes assisting with packing and processing flowers, maintaining a clean cooler, and supporting inventory counts on a weekly basis. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be customer service driven and able to communicate clear and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Selects orders from pick tickets and work orders.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SBT software

Mouse

10-key keypad

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.