Floral Clerk

Job Summary:
To maintain a high level of customer service while pricing, stocking and rotation of merchandise in the Floral Department; to maintain a neat, clean and visually appealing department and to perform other tasks as required in a safe and efficient manner, within company policy.

Essential Job Functions:
The essential job functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and    powdered substances without negative consequences.
• Ability to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures
• Meet all work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Job Responsibilities:
The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain Department sanitation and QA standards, including securing helium tanks, sweeping, mopping, removing cardboard and refuse as needed, and being able to operate a baler and compactor.
• Greet and wait on customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance; including filling balloons, preparing, wrapping, arranging and pricing merchandise.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection.
• Be knowledgeable in and able to differentiate between various types of flowers and plants and related merchandise including use and care.
• Keep display cases and other merchandising areas stocked and signed; display merchandise in an attractive, appealing, neat and colorful manner.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
• Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failure immediately.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Dress according to company policy to include name uniform, badge, and hat or hair restraint. 
• Comply with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Be knowledgeable in the company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations as they pertain to the Floral operation.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Comply with all ShopRite Service Priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.