WM Merchandisers

Metrolina Greenhouses Inc.; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Metrolina Greenhouses Inc. in Waynesboro, VA is seeking a Seasonal Merchandiser to promote the sale of live plants by creating and maintaining displays. The role involves unloading plant carts, organizing displays, and ensuring attractive, compliant live-goods presentation.

You will collaborate with store staff, follow safety protocols, provide customer service, and work flexible hours including weekends during peak seasons. Outdoor work in various weather and lifting up to 50 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience or desire to learn about plants and retail merchandising.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attentive to detail and able to follow instructions precisely.
• Committed to maintaining a safe work environment by following safety guidelines.
• Flexible availability including weekends and key holidays during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Maintains merchandising standards through the execution of live nursery programs.
• Communicates regularly with District Manager, Team Lead, and store staff.
• Informs supervisor of issues with displays, product quality, safety, or store partners.
• Provides customer service and assistance with live goods.
• Follows company safety protocols to maintain a safe working and shopping environment.
• Follows customer and vendor policies and procedures in daily work routine.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Merchandising

Customer service

Time management

Safety awareness

Weekend availability

Job description

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Seasonal PPS Hourly WAYNESBORO, VA, US

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not directly manage employees or supervise a team.

Position Summary

Merchandisers are responsible for promoting the sale of live plants by creating and maintaining displays based on the plants' characteristics and the layout of each Garden Center.

Merchandisers unload plant carts onto fixtures and maintain the overall appearance of displays by culling and condensing plants.

Job Description

• Maintains merchandising standards through the execution of live nurseryprograms
• Communicates regularly with District Manager, Team Lead, and appropriate store staff
• Informs supervisor of any issues with displays, product quality, safety, or store partners
• Maintains a professional and customer-friendly attitude
• Provides customer service and assistance with livegoods
• Follows company safety protocols to maintain a safe working and shopping environment
• Follows customer and vendor policies and procedures in daily work routine
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience or desire to learn about plants and retail merchandising.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attentive to detail, with the ability to follow instructions precisely and ensure tasks are completed as required.
• Demonstrated reliability in following through on assignments.
• committed to maintaining a safe work environment by adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and key holidays during peak seasons, based on business needs.
• Willingness to embrace company culture.

Job Setting & Physical Demands

Employees in this position work primarily outdoors and may be required to travel between locations within their assigned District and occasionally work indoors. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens. The role has some administrative duties such as submitting photographs and completing surveys that may be required. To perform the job successfully the candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check and use a smart phone. Fluency in the English language and the ability to see, speak, hear, read, and write are required. Must be able to lift and push up to 35lbs unassisted, occasionally up to 50lbs and perform buddy lift 51-100lbs. Must be able to walk, squat, twist, bend, reach, climb stairs and/or step stools under 5 feet on occasion.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.