PT Floral Associate - 6304

The GIANT Company; Colonial Park (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The GIANT Company is seeking a Floral Associate to receive, stock, and wrap flowers, assist customers, and prepare arrangements in our Harrisburg area store. You’ll help keep the floral department organized and clean while handling inventory and special requests.

We value teamwork, safety, and quality service as part of our commitment to customers and the community across Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to read, write, and communicate to complete duties
• Must complete 60-day probationary period
• Must meet ergonomic and physical requirements
• Must be able to use equipment and tools for the job
• Must perform all duties safely
• Must meet company performance standards including attendance
• Must wear approved clothes and shoes
• Must have 1 year of work experience or technical training
• Must have keyboard skills

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and prepare for duties at start of shift
• Retrieve inventory from receiving and place into floral cooler
• Make flower arrangements, assist customers, wrap flowers and balloons
• Keep department and cooler clean
• Track and record loss

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

U-boat

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions

Job Requisition: 550933

Address: USA-PA-Harrisburg-4211 Union Deposit Road

Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600476)

At The GIANT Company we're committed to making our stores and facilities better every day for our team members, customers, and communities. It's our secret recipe for success and it guides everything we do. We put our customers first, do what's right, win together, and make ideas happen. As a team member here, that's exactly what you'll help us do. You'll share your ideas, learn new skills, and really make a difference for not only your team, but for your customers and your community.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

At The GIANT Company, we are passionate about building strong families and healthy communities, serving millions of neighbors across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and New Jersey. We are committed to being an inclusive place to work and shop. Our shared values of care, courage, integrity, teamwork, and humor guide our work as we embrace the unique talents and differences of every team member. We also take pride in connecting families for a better future. If you're ready for a purposeful career, join our GIANT family. You'll help us make a difference while making some great connections and friendships along the way.

The primary purpose of this job is to receive, store, and stocks items, make flower arrangements, help customers, and wrap plants and flowers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promptly, at the start of the shift, the team member will review the work schedule, check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Use a U-boat to get inventory from receiving and put inventory into floral cooler.
• Make arrangements, help customers, wrap flowers and plants, and inflate balloons as required.
• Keep the department and cooler clean.
• Track and record loss.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate to complete job duties in a satisfactory manner and to comply with company policies and safety regulations.
• Must complete the company introductory (probationary) period of 60 days.
• Must meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base scores for this position.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job.
• Must meet the company performance standards for the job including but not limited to regular attendance.
• Must agree to wear the proper assigned clothes and shoes approved for this job.
• Must have 1 year of work experience or technical training (this is a job specific requirement).
• Must have keyboard skills.

JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have and maintain valid specialty licenses, certificates, or permits required for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Shift hours: 4-hour shifts or more depending upon business needs
• Job Cycles: continual
• Lift/carry: 40 lb.
• Stand 55%, sit 0%, walk 45%
• Category IV: lifting, carrying, P/P up to 50 lb.
• Max pull static: 20 lb.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Team Members are responsible for understanding company policy and procedures as promulgated in the policy and procedure manual and the team member handbook.

The GIANT Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.