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Garden Center Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Flexible Schedule
401(k) Plan
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Health savings account
Care on demand telemedicine
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental insurance (aflac)
growth opportunities
challenging and exciting work environment
Costa farms scholarship

Job Description

Costa Farms is one of the world’s largest horticultural growers, established in 1961 with headquarters in Miami, Florida. Originally starting on just 30 acres, the company has expanded over the last 60 years to encompass more than 5,000 acres worldwide, including farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, as well as an office in China. Costa Farms employs nearly 6,000 professionals in various roles including engineers, marketers, accountants, analysts, human resources professionals, growers, and plant scientists. The company cultivates more than 1,500 plant varieties and is driven by innovation, constantly developing new plants... Show More

Job Requirements

  • full time - flexibility to work extra time and/or weekends when needed
  • must have, and be willing to use for business purposes, a smartphone or another mobile device on which various apps, including go spot check and ultipro can be loaded and run
  • must be able to stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, and stretch
  • must be able to move items on or near floor level and overhead
  • work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
  • a high school diploma or ged is required
  • strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while working in a fast-paced environment
  • strong interpersonal skills, including listening and oral communication skills
  • ability to be flexible and responsive to provide the highest quality of service to internal and external customers

Job Qualifications

  • a high school diploma or ged is required
  • strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while working in a fast-paced environment
  • strong interpersonal skills, including listening and oral communication skills
  • ability to be flexible and responsive to provide the highest quality of service to internal and external customers
  • willingness to use a smartphone or mobile device for business purposes with apps such as go spot check and ultipro

Job Duties

  • comply with safety standards while working in the stores and demands the same of other costa farms employees
  • exhibit high levels of productivity and accuracy while merchandising products in the stores
  • energetically execute tasks as directed by members of the team
  • strive to learn as quickly as possible and improve execution and productivity every day
  • complete surveys and go spot check missions correctly and promptly
  • arrive to set location(s) to meet with the team as needed and consistently complete shifts
  • prepare stores for tours, meetings, and other events as required
  • provide excellent customer service to stores and store personnel by exhibiting impeccable professionalism, integrity, and decorum
  • ensure that consumers are treated well by projecting a cheerful, helpful, and friendly persona
  • attend meetings as requested

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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