Job Overview
Employment Type
Seasonal
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $16.50
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
seasonal work
Outdoor work environment
Team-oriented environment
experience in customer service
Experience in retail operations
Opportunity to work with a family-owned business
Job Description
Phillips Farms LLC is a well-established, family-operated farm located in the picturesque Hunterdon County of New Jersey, spanning over 300 acres of fertile land. This farm is dedicated to cultivating a diverse array of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants within its greenhouses. Phillips Farms prides itself on providing fresh, high-quality produce to the local community while also offering a unique seasonal experience that allows customers to engage directly with the farm. During the summer months, the farm operates a Pick-Your-Own (PYO) feature that invites families and individuals to enjoy the outdoors by harvesting fresh fruit themselves, fostering a strong connection... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum age 16
- available to consistently work weekends and all holidays
- able to lift and carry farm crates and produce boxes bags up to 25 lbs
- able to stand for long hours at a time
- able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions
- punctuality and reliability, must arrive on time at the correct location and be ready to work each day
- strong work ethic, must be a self-starter, have a positive attitude, be able to work independently, be able to identify tasks to complete in-between customers, and be eager to learn
- must be flexible to perform different tasks and adapt to a constantly changing work environment
Job Qualifications
- Minimum age 16
- available to consistently work weekends and all holidays
- able to lift and carry farm crates and produce boxes bags up to 25 lbs
- able to stand for long hours at a time
- able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions
- punctuality and reliability, must arrive on time at the correct location and be ready to work each day
- strong work ethic, must be a self-starter, have a positive attitude, be able to work independently, be able to identify tasks to complete in-between customers, and be eager to learn
- must be flexible to perform different tasks and adapt to a constantly changing work environment
Job Duties
- Provide excellent customer service and be the face of Phillips Farms
- engage with customers, smile, and make eye contact
- answer questions thoughtfully and thoroughly
- notify a supervisor of any customer complaints or concerns
- ring up customer purchases, weigh produce, run the cash register, give correct change, and accurately process credit card transactions
- count the money in the register drawer precisely at the beginning and end of the shift and recap all sales transactions accurately
- be up-to-date on product changes including price, sizes, and types
- correctly identify fruits, vegetables, and plants when entering items into the system during a transaction
- assist with set up and break down of the produce display as directed
- sort through displayed produce and assist with restocking throughout the day, ensuring products on display are in great condition, bountiful, and consolidated
- check to make sure every product has a clearly labeled price sign
- water plants and hanging baskets as directed
- remove dead leaves and keep all plants healthy-looking and ready for customer purchase
- maintain a beautiful display
- keep the farm market PYO shed clean, swept, organized and well-stocked at all times
- pick up garbage and debris in the parking area and grass area
- keep things neat and uncluttered inside and outside
- gather shopping carts and wagons, fill hand-washing stations, maintain bathroom cleanliness, remove garbage and recycle boxes
- closely follow guidelines to monitor for theft
- maintain regular communication with your supervisor and advise of any out-of-the-ordinary situations or issues that come up during your shift
- ask questions for clarification of things you don't know or don't understand
- perform new responsibilities and duties as needed in addition to those described in the Daily Procedures Manual and as assigned by a supervisor
- complete daily checklists for opening, closing, and completing tasks throughout your shift
- dress and groom according to company policy
- remain in compliance with company shift coverage policy
- communicate well and work cooperatively with your coworkers and supervisors
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