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Stew Leonard's Farm Fresh Food lists this Garden Shop Assistant opportunity in paramus, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Garden Shop AssistantStew Leonard's, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew's earned its nickname, the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores" because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.Seasonal Hourly – Estimated pay range $17-$17.50 depending on qualifications and experienceMust be at least 18 years and olderSeason Ends On or About: 12/24/2026Position Description:The Garden Shop Assistant will have a passion for plants and gardening, excellent customer service skills, and a strong work ethic.Your day-to-day:Greet customers and assist them with their inquiries and purchasesProvide advice on plants, gardening tools, and landscaping materialsMaintain a clean and organized environmentUnpack and stock merchandise on shelves and displaysWilling to learn the seasonality of Garden Shop products, including Spring, Fall, and Christmas products.Ensure displays are full and merchandised, with appropriate signageProvides quality customer service, including interacting with customers, answering customer inquiries, and effectively handling customer complaintsOther projects, as neededQualifications:Knowledge of plants is a plus but not requiredSafely operate a forklift and all other equipment used in the day-to-day operation of the garden shopDemonstrate safe usage of box cutters, skid sheers, and other hand toolsDemonstrate a vast knowledge of plants & garden equipmentGreat customer service skillsGood communication skills, both written and oralGood organizational skillsThe ability to multi-taskWhat You Bring to the Team:Lead by exampleExcellent work ethicExcellent interpersonal skillHonestThe ability to problem-solveFlexibleWorking Conditions:The garden shop is a seasonal outdoor department and exposure to weather is possible, such as extreme heat or cold, rain or snow, etc.The position requires frequent walking, standing, and lifting with a maximum of 100lbs and occasional climbing, pulling, pushing, and reachingSatisfy:Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.Teamwork:Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.Excellence:Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.Wow:Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!Why You'll Love Working Here!Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.Benefits: Holiday Pay!Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?Pay Day: We're thrilled to offer our Team Members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It's your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do businessApply today and start as soon as 1 week!For more information on working at Stew Leonard's click on the link below!
Worksite address
paramus, NJ, 07652, US
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