Now Hiring - Gray's Garden Center - Nursery Associate/Sales Associate in Eugene, OR

Full description of the position

If you enjoy people and plants, then we have the job for you. Fast-paced, quick-learning, and outgoing multi-taskers are needed. We're looking for motivated people to assist customers with purchases and care for high-quality inventory. Seeking Individuals with knowledge and passion for:

• Trees and Shrub Sales.
• Flower sales. Our candidates should be able to engage customers in a fun, friendly, and professional environment. Must be a strong team player with the ability to take direction, prioritize work efficiently, and have a keen attention to detail. New hires must show an interest and ability to learn the aspects of our Garden Center operations and familiarity with our product line.

Duties

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Responsibilities

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• Assist customers with plant purchases, and pest and disease control.
• Identify plant samples accurately.
• Operate a point-of-sale system.
• Restock and maintain the sales area.
• Cleaning and pricing of plant material and other merchandise.
• Carry out service and loading vehicles.
• General labor and custodial chores.
• Assist in other departments as workflow requires.
• Any additional tasks or assignments as requested. Skills required:
• Professional appearance and customer service skills.
• Use basic mathematics.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficiency with computer systems and applications, e.g. Windows operating system.
• Use P.O.S. system and electronic scanners.
• Above-average knowledge of identification and care for trees and shrubs.
• Take pride in a quality work environment.
• Learn by Doing.

Requirements

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• Must have knowledge/experience with point-of-sale systems. (Windows-based)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and be on your feet for a full shift.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work WEEKENDS. For further consideration for position; Please pick up, fill out, and return an application and knowledge assessment questionnaire at: Gray's Garden Center 737 w 6th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402