Plant Selector

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Kansas City, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work handling all aspects of product flow for plant items. This includes purchasing, checking in, selecting orders from pick tickets, tagging and shipping, and receiving paperwork. Specific scheduling for this position will be discussed during the interview process and will adjust based on the fluctuation of business and holidays. 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. At Florist Distributing, Inc. (FDI), we strive to have a great work environment for our employees. We offer a small team atmosphere doing work that is very meaningful for our customers. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best products at the best price. Our products touch our customers at important times and events in their lives. Working with a small team, our employees have the opportunity to learn different jobs within our operation. FDI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hy-Vee, Inc. and we operate out of four locations servicing the 8 state Hy-Vee region.

Requirements

Must be customer service driven and able to communicate clear 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.
High School or equivalent; an understanding of customer service, knowledge of plant and lawn and garden products is required.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist in sales of plant products.
Select plant orders from pick tickets and prepare orders for shipment.
Handle packaging materials and understands proper care and handling for plant products.
Check in plant shipments.
Responsible for entering and receiving product purchase orders in accounting system.
Approve category invoices for payment and reconciles/researches vendor billing issues.
Perform general quality control on plant products.
Assist with inventory counts on plant product on a weekly basis.
Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Keeps the floral work area clean and tidy.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary.
Report to work when scheduled and on time; and weekends as needed.