Floral Clerk

Floral Clerk

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier. The Role and Why It's Important At Hy-Vee, our floral department helps customers find the perfect arrangement for every occasion, and our Floral Clerks are a vital part of making those moments special. In this role, you'll assist customers with placing orders, create beginning-level floral designs, keep the department stocked and looking beautiful, and deliver the kind of warm, attentive service that keeps our customers coming back. Whether you're building a balloon bouquet, sending an FTD order, or helping someone choose the perfect bouquet, your work brings joy to people every single day. If you have a creative spirit, enjoy working with people, and take pride in a job well done, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile and assisting them with placing floral orders in person or over the phone, including completing all required order paperwork
• Prepare, finish, and replenish product including small floral and greenery arrangements, corsages and boutonnieres, roses, carnations, balloon bouquets, bows, and other floral items
• Send and retrieve FTD, Teleflora, and computer orders; maintain confidentiality on all orders placed including sender, recipient, order details, and cost
• Review floral products for freshness and anticipate daily product needs for the department
• Water plants and maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the department including coolers, counters, floors, and sinks
• Prepare the daily delivery list and deliver orders as needed
• Unload trucks, place product in appropriate storage areas, check in product, put product away, and process invoices as needed
• Run the department register, receive payment, and make change as applicable
• Remove trash in a timely manner and assist with general department upkeep
• Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call
• Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines
• Pitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up

Your Skills

• Bring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for helping customers
• Solve practical problems and follow instructions carefully in a fast-paced environment
• Apply math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages in day-to-day tasks
• Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers and contribute positively to the team
• Maintain confidentiality on customer order details including who sent, who received, and order contents

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, Health Wellness Home; Floral Department Manager

Education and Experience

Less than high school diploma or equivalent experience accepted. Six months of similar or related work experience preferred; we'll provide all the training you need to succeed.

Physical Requirements

Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas. Ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation. Exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment. Ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards. Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties.

Working Environment

This is a fast-moving role with significant pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. You'll work primarily in a store environment and can expect exposure to dirt, noise, dampness, equipment movement hazards, electrical equipment, and cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment. The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $13.50 to $16.80 depending on experience. For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee.