Floral Clerk Manager

POSITION TITLE: Floral ClerkDEPARTMENT: Retail

LOCATION: Varies REPORTS TO: Store Manager

Albertsons Safeway is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that includes:
Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star Market, Super
Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FLORAL CLERK
As a Floral Clerk, you use your artistic ability to create the freshest and brightest flower arrangements that are sure to brighten up any day. To truly be successful in the position, you need to be thoughtful and passionate about your work. In this role, the floral department is your canvas, and you will enjoy creating colorful masterpieces for your customers to enjoy. The possibilities are endless and this is your opportunity to bloom while putting a smile on the faces in your community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company’s customer service standards and policies and procedures.
• Design esthetically pleasing floral arrangements for display or to meet the needs of a particular customer.
• Operate helium tank to inflate balloons and prepare arrangements for customer.
• Operate/use the floral chopper to process bunches of flowers
• Move stock from storage area to floral display areas.
• Replace and maintain stock on shelves within the floral department including removing flowers and plants from the shelves, trimming faded or damaged leaves/blooms from the plants, cleaning shelves and stands, and replacing the plants and flowers on the plants.
• Maintain stationary and moveable displays.
• Use sprayers and containers to water all plants.
• Maintain clean and organized department, including removal of garbage and debris from floral area, sweep floors areas, wipe counter areas and display cases.
• Assist customers in the selection and purchase of items and offer advice as appropriate.
• Arrange and wrap selected flowers for customer as appropriate.
• Operate cash register to total bill. Takes money and makes change.
• Perform price checks and put up signage/tags on product in the floral department
• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential job functions of this position:**

• Previous experience or training as a Floral Clerk or designer desired
• Ability to be exposed to plants and flowers on a continuous basis
• Ability to arrange and display flowers and plants
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, and ability to read, retain and comprehend guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to the position
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as within a large team

• Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Albertsons Safeway products and share that knowledge with our customers
• Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. (Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis)
• Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:**

Seldom: 1-2 hours , Occasional: 3-4 hours , Frequent: 5-6 hours , Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8 hour work day.)

• Lift/Carry: Occasional/carry 1-35 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Seldom
• Squat/Kneel: Occasional
• Bend/Stoop: Occasional
• Twist/Turn: Occasional
• Grip/Grasp: Frequent
• Reach: Frequent
• Stand/Walk: Continuous

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above.

** The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US
Albertsons Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.

We provide a variety of benefits including:

• Great pay
• Flexible schedule
• Training
• Opportunities for career development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees
• Leisure time activity discounts

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $21.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Floral design: 1 year (Required)
• Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
• Management: 2 years (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person