Garden Shop Assistant at Stew Leonard's

Paramus, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

16.5

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Multi-tasking, Problem-solving, Teamwork, Work Ethic, Interpersonal Skills, Knowledge of Plants, Forklift Operation, Safety Awareness, Retail Experience, Gardening Knowledge, Flexibility, Attention to Detail

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 Hourly – Estimated pay range $16-$16.50 depending on qualifications and experience Must be at least 18 years and older Season Dates: October 27th to on or about December 24th Position Description: The Garden Shop Assistant will have a passion for plants, and gardening, excellent customer service skills, and a strong work ethic. Your day-to-day: Greet customers and assist them with their inquiries and purchases Provide advice on plants, gardening tools, and landscaping materials Maintain a clean and organized environment Unpack and stock merchandise on shelves and displays Willing to learn the seasonality of Garden Shop products, including Spring, Fall, and Christmas products. Ensure displays are full and merchandised, with appropriate signage Provides quality customer service, including interacting with customers, answering customer inquiries, and effectively handling customer complaints Other projects, as needed Qualifications: Knowledge of plants is a plus but not required Safely operate a forklift and all other equipment used in the day-to-day operation of the garden shop Demonstrate safe usage of box cutters, skid sheers, and other hand tools Demonstrate a vast knowledge of plants, garden equipment, Christmas trees Great customer service skills Good communication skills, both written and oral Good organizational skills The ability to multi-task What you bring to the team: Lead by example Excellent work ethic Excellent interpersonal skill Honest The ability to problem-solve Flexible Working Conditions: The garden shop is a seasonal outdoor department and exposure to weather is possible, such as extreme heat or cold, rain or snow, etc. The position requires frequent walking, standing, and lifting with a maximum of 100lbs and occasional climbing, pulling, pushing, and reaching Satisfy: Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated. Teamwork: Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed. Excellence: Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success. Wow: Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW! 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: Holiday Pay! Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot? Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our Team Members 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 Garden Shop Assistant will greet customers, assist with inquiries, and provide advice on plants and gardening tools. They will also maintain a clean environment and ensure displays are well-stocked and organized.