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Fresh Flower Designer

FDI
Full-time
On-site
Davenport, Iowa, United States

At FDI, our small team atmosphere creates a great environment for our employees. Our team members are the key to our success by providing outstanding customer service.

Florist Distributing, Inc.

Job Title: Fresh Flower Designer

Department: Warehouse

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function

This position will create floral arrangements in a warehouse and refrigerated environment. Hours of operation are seven days a week. Specific scheduling for this position will be discussed during the interview process and will adjust based on the fluctuation of business and holidays.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: President, Vice President, Operations, General Manager, & Central Design Supervisor

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Designs and fills customer orders.

  • Understands the basics of floral products, care, and handling.

  • Inventories product, cares for damaged product, and replaces where necessary.

  • Ensures floral products are fresh.

  • Understands proper packaging techniques for completed floral arrangements.

  • Keeps the floral work area clean and tidy.

  • Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.

  • Performs miscellaneous other duties as necessary.

  • Reports to work when scheduled and on time; and weekends as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

  • Must be customer service driven and able to communicate clearly and effectively.

  • Must have basic working knowledge of computer use, to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook e-mail and calendars. Able to operate menu driven computer programs with mouse, 10 key keypad, and alpha numeric keyboard.

  • Ability to read and obey MSDS information on products.

  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.

  • Must have the ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.

  • Must be able to file, post, sort, and organize materials, paperwork and software used.

Education and Experience:

High School or equivalent; an understanding of customer service, knowledge of fresh flowers - design experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to perform light to moderate physical work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

  • Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.

  • Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, talking, climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, and repetitive motions.

  • Must be able to perform work duties in a refrigerated environment.

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed in a refrigerated setting. There is frequent exposure to noise and continual exposure to temperature changes.

Equipment Used To Perform Job:

Fresh flower cutter, knife, pallet jack, four-wheel carts, and strapper. A digital camera, copier, and fax may also be required.

Contacts:

Has daily contact with employees and management.

Are you ready to brighten your life with flowers? Apply today.