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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Temporary Garden Center Associate-Costa Farms-East Haven

 

Are you looking for a CAREER that allows you to enjoy daily personal satisfaction from a job well done and that rewards you for performing at a higher level?

Costa Farms has a Full-Time Temporary Garden Center Associate position available working in Big Box Retail Garden Centers. Travel will be required to the following locations: East Haven, North Haven, Trumbull, Derby, Wallingford, Hamden, CT

80% of our Supervisors and Area Managers started as Associates and were promoted to their current positions. You could do the same!

Job Summary: The Garden Center Associate is responsible for executing operational tasks as directed by teammates and/or the Costa Farms managers at the teams’ stores. The Associate should focus on learning the skills and thought processes necessary to successfully meet Costa Farms standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Comply with safety standards while working in the stores and demands the same of other Costa Farms employees.
  • Exhibit high levels of productivity and accuracy while Merchandising products in the stores.
  • Energetically execute tasks as directed by members of the team.
  • Strive to learn as quickly as possible, and to improve in terms of execution and productivity every day.
  • Complete surveys and Go Spot Check missions correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Arrive to set location(s) to meet with the team as needed and consistently complete shifts.
  • Prepare 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.
  • Ensure that consumers are treated well by projecting a cheerful, helpful, and friendly persona.
  • Attend meetings as requested.
  • Job Requirements
  • Full-time – flexibility to work extra time and/or weekends when needed.
  • Must have, and be willing to use for business purposes, a “smartphone” or another mobile device on which various apps including “GoSpotCheck” and “UltiPro” can be loaded and run.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, and stretch.
  • Must be able to move items on or near floor level and overhead.
  • Work in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
  • A High School diploma or GED is required.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including listening and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to be flexible and responsive in order to provide the highest quality of service to internal and external customers.
  • Performance Measures
  • 100% compliance with safety initiatives, including the use of PPE.
  • 100% attendance rate.
  • 100% completion rate for all projects and job tasks.
  • Company Overview
  • Flexible Schedule
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions after one year of service & 1,000 hours
  • 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Overtime

Application Question(s):

  • Do you give Costa Farms permission to text message you regarding the position?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

 

 

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