Garden Shop Assistant at Stew Leonard's

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

17.25

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Gardening Knowledge, Plant Knowledge, Adaptability, Communication, Team Player, Positive Attitude, Flexible Schedule, Forklift Operation, Lifting Up To 75 Lbs

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop. Garden Shop Assistant Seasonal – starting rate $17.25/hour Gardening/Plant Knowledge is preferred. Position Description: The Garden Shop is just the place for the individual who loves the outdoors and likes change. There is always something new and exciting going on! As the seasons change, so too does the garden shop's inventory. From flowers and shrubs to pumpkins to Christmas trees. This department is perfect for someone who likes to work with their hands and get them dirty! Your day-to-day: Taking care of customers and answering questions Keeping the Garden Shop clean and organized Fronting products Stocking merchandise Christmas time- making wreaths, filling tree stands, tying trees to cars Being the needs of the department change every few months being able to adapt to whatever the inventory is Provide exceptional customer service What you bring to the team: Being able to adapt and quick to change seasons Communicate with customers and answer questions about the inventory Must be a team player with a positive attitude Work a flexible schedule Great customer service Ability to operate a forklift Working Conditions: Must be willing to work in very hot or very cold climates Ability to lift up to 75 lbs Why you’ll love working here! Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within. Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more! Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot? Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our employees Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it. We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business Apply today and start as soon as 1 week! For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below! http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/ Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Responsibilities

The assistant will be responsible for daily tasks including customer service, answering questions, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the Garden Shop, and stocking merchandise. Seasonal duties involve making wreaths, filling tree stands, and securing trees to vehicles.