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** Merchandiser**
**Job Category****:** Support - Gardenvision **Requisition Number****:** MERCH003284 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**Job Summary:** The Apprentice Merchandiser is responsible for executing operational tasks as directed by Crew Mates and/or the Costa Farms managers responsible for the Crews stores. Above all, the Apprentice Merchandiser should focus on learning the skills and thought processes necessary to be promoted to Merchandiser.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Complies with safety standards while working in the stores and demands the same of other Costa Farms employees.
* Meets on time with her/his Crew every working day, and consistently completes her/his shift.
* Exhibits high levels of productivity and accuracy.
* Energetically executes tasks as directed by members of the Crew.
* Strives to learn as quickly as possible, and to improve in terms of execution and productivity every day.
* Gradually exhibits initiative to support the Crew without direction.
* Prepares stores for tours, meetings and other events as required.
* Provides excellent customer service to stores and store personnel by exhibiting impeccable professionalism, integrity, and decorum.
* Insures that consumers are treated well by projecting a cheerful, helpful and friendly persona.
* Attends meetings as requested.
**Job Requirements**
* Must have, and be willing to use for business purposes, a smartphone or other mobile device on which various apps including GoSpotCheck and UltiPro can be loaded and run.
* Available for work at least 6 days in each week, with exceptions to be approved by the Supervisor in advance.
* Must be able to stand or walk throughout the workday.
* Must be able to crouch and to move items on or near floor level
* Must be capable of lifting and moving 50 pounds, and of lifting and moving up to 20 pounds above the head.
* Must be able to push or pull wheeled apparatuses weighing up to 1000 pounds.
* Must be able to work within a store environment without adverse effects due to allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions.
* Work experience merchandising plants of at least 180 days is required.
**Performance Measures**
* 100% compliance with safety initiatives, including the use of PPE.
* 100% attendance rate.
* Overall ratings of Satisfactory or better in each monthly progress report.
**Company Overview**
Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyones life.
True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. Were also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.
We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and youll find opportunities to learn and grow. Youll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. Youll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.
Youll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.
**Costa Farms Offers Competitive Wages And Benefits, Including**
* 401(k) Plan
* Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
* Health Savings Account
* Care on Demand Telemedicine
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
* Growth Opportunities
* Challenging and exciting work environment
* Costa Farms Scholarship
* Employee discounts on plants
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