Hiring Event | Obetz, OH & Groveport, OH Opportunities

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. • Obetz, OH

2h • Onsite

About The Position

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is hiring seasonal employees for its Groveport (Green Pointe) and Obetz, Ohio facilities. The job posting highlights Seasonal Gift Production Associate openings and a separate Seasonal Material Handler opening at Green Pointe. Employees help prepare holiday gifts and keep production or warehouse operations moving. Qualified candidates may receive a contingent offer and could start as soon as November 4, 2026, although another line in the posting says “as soon as October 29th.” Eligible seasonal employees receive an additional $1.50 per hour during the incentive period. For eligible Gift Production positions, first-shift pay is listed as $15.50 base plus the incentive ($17.00/hour), and second-shift pay as $15.50 base plus the incentive and a $1.00 shift differential ($18.00/hour).

Groveport Gift Production Associate and Material Handler positions are listed for first shift. The Groveport schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, and Saturday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Obetz has limited seasonal Gift Production openings: first shift is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, and second shift is Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM–2:30 AM. Candidates must be able to work the required seasonal schedule and assigned shifts, with overtime as business needs require.

Gift Production Associates assemble and package gift boxes, stock production and shipping lines, verify product and SKU information, maintain quality and accuracy, stack and unstack pallets, cross-train and support other areas, and follow food safety, SQF, and workplace safety requirements. Material Handlers move, load, unload, and stage materials, follow safety procedures and work instructions, and may support different areas according to business needs.

A hiring event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Green Pointe facility in Groveport. Candidates can meet the Talent Acquisition team, learn about openings, discuss fit and availability, interview onsite, and complete hiring-process next steps. A resume is recommended but not required. Candidates are encouraged to bring original, unexpired Form I-9 identity and employment-authorization documents. The posting also mentions employee product discounts and a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday or shift.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for production positions; the broader qualifications section lists up to 50 lbs. for warehouse and driver positions.
• Must be willing to work assigned shifts and overtime as business needs require.
• Must successfully complete the pre-employment hiring process and provide documentation required for federal Form I-9 if an offer is extended.
• Ability to safely move, load, unload, and stage materials for Material Handler work.
• Flexibility to support different areas based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Resume is recommended but not required.
• Comfort working in varying temperatures, including refrigerated and freezer environments, depending on the position.
• Forklift experience is required for Warehouse Forklift Driver and Freezer Driver positions, which are mentioned in the qualifications but are not listed among the specific openings.
• Experience operating double-reach forklifts, stock pickers, electric pallet jacks, and RF scan guns is preferred for Freezer Driver positions, which are mentioned in the qualifications but are not listed among the specific openings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package gift boxes according to specifications.
• Stock production and shipping lines.
• Verify product and SKU information.
• Maintain quality and accuracy standards.
• Stack and unstack pallets.
• Cross-train and support other areas as needed.
• Follow company food safety, SQF, and workplace safety requirements.
• Safely move, load, unload, and stage materials for Material Handler work.
• Follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Support different areas based on business needs.

Benefits

• Eligible seasonal employees receive an additional $1.50 per hour seasonal incentive during the incentive period.
• Eligible Gift Production second-shift positions receive a $1.00 shift differential.
• Employee product discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED