Central Design Supervisor

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At FDI, our small team atmosphere creates a great environment for our employees. Our team members are the key to our success by providing outstanding customer service.

Florist Distributing, Inc.

Job Title: Central Design Supervisor

Department: Warehouse

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function

This position will oversee and create floral arrangements in a refrigerated environment. Scheduling for this position is Monday through Friday; occasional weekends based on the fluctuation of business and holidays.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: President, Vice President, Operations & General Manager

Positions that Report to you: Floral Designers

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees all aspects of the central design department.
• Designs and fills customer orders.
• Understands the basics of floral products, care, and handling.
• Inventories product, cares for damaged product, and replaces where necessary.
• Ensures floral products are fresh.
• Understands proper packaging techniques for completed floral arrangements.
• Keeps the floral work area clean and tidy.
• Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
• Performs miscellaneous other duties as necessary.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time; and weekends as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Must be customer service driven and able to communicate clear and effectively.
• Must have basic working knowledge of computer use, to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook e-mail and calendars. Able to operate menu driven computer programs with mouse, 10 key keypad, and alpha numeric keyboard.
• Ability to read and obey MSDS information on products.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
• Must have the ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to file, post, sort, and organize materials, paperwork and software used.

Education and Experience:

High School or equivalent; an understanding of customer service, knowledge of fresh flowers - design experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform light to moderate physical work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, talking, climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform work duties in a refrigerated environment.

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed in a refrigerated setting. There is frequent exposure to noise and continual exposure to temperature changes.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Fresh flower cutter, knife, pallet jack, four-wheel carts, and strapper. A digital camera, copier, and fax may also be required.

Contacts:

Has daily contact with employees and management.

Confidentiality:

Has access to confidential sales and pricing information.

Are you ready to brighten your life with flowers? Apply today.