Garden Store Seasonal Cashier

Garden Store CashierResponsibilities:Part-time and full-time seasonal openingsFull Time: 30-40 hours, Part Time 15-30 hoursSaturdays requiredMust be able to work between the 8-5 p.m. timeframe with the store hours throughout the year. Availability with blocks of time of 4 hours at a minimum.Sunday watering shifts as necessary with weather and staffing. Not optional.Greets customers. Friendly, mature, professional demeanor.Stays around cash register at all times and monitors customer traffic.Answers garden store phone, fields calls, transfers calls on a multi-line phone system. Takes messages for staff and other departments.Handles customer questions in-person and over-the-phone with positive attitude, problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities and tactfulness.Excellent communication skills.Customer-focused at all times with walk-in traffic and store phone.Assists with general product selection with customers.Maintains positive, upbeat, calm demeanor in fast-paced settings, and can go-with-the-flow, in an everchanging customer-oriented environment.Operates a cash register computer system with strong typing skills and handles money.Routine cleaning duties to maintain store for public.Ability to constantly lift 50lbs for stocking purposes and helping customers is necessary.Fast-paced retail store environment. Quick-on-feet. Adaptable, multi-tasks and handles stress.Team-oriented. Works with others yet uses discretion with constant talking.Follows direction, takes instruction and the desire to learn.Ability to stand for 8 hours a day. Handles varying temperatures and weather conditions. Dirt, dust, water, plant, grass seed, bird seed exposure every day.Handling sensitive material such as onions, garlic, grass seed, plant material etc.Climbing a ladder will be necessary with stocking tasks, cleaning and helping customers.Time off requests need to be used with discretion with work being a priority.Holiday work is expected with Spring Break, Easter Weekend, Memorial Weekend, 4th of July Watering and Labor Day Weekend due to the nature of the business. Seasonality of the business influences hours of operation throughout the year.Dependable and responsible by nature. Reliable attendance.Strong Work Ethic. Staying on Task.Reliable transportation is necessary.Education/Experience:2-3 years Retail Sales Experience2-3 years Cash Register & Money HandlingPrevious Garden Center Experience RelatableGeneral knowledge of yard work, landscaping and maintenance tasksGeneral plant knowledge with flowers, shrubs, trees, houseplantsGeneral knowledge of a vegetable garden and taking care of flower potsGeneral knowledge of fertilizers and chemicals with the desire to pay attention, listen and learn.Basic Office Tasks & General Math