Floral Design Assistant Job at Blueprint Studios in South San Francisco

JOB SUMMARY:

Overall Summary of Function

This position is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the floral warehouse and helping to maintain

the smooth workflow of tactical functions. The Floral Design Assistant will play an integral role in maintaining the

Floral Department’s inventory to ensure proper coding and stock quantities, as well as assisting in the

processing and storing of flowers. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities such as floral design, pick-up,

delivery, set-up, and break down of floral décor, where the individual's reliable driving skills are crucial for the

safe and timely transportation of floral components to event venues or clients' locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

At Minimum Duties & Responsibilities

● Work daily with Floral Design Manager to conceptualize, plan and execute floral design elements for mass-

production with great attention to detail and style.

● Responsible for cataloging and organizing floral warehouse inventory

● Assists Floral Team with processing and storing of fresh flowers

● Assists with the coordination of multiple set-ups and tear-downs of floral décor

● Safely transport a range of flowers, foliage, and potted plants to event venues or clients' locations, utilizing your

reliable driving skills to ensure their safe and secure arrival

● Ensure that all floral arrangements are securely packaged and protected during transit to maintain their integrity.

● Install floral arrangements in accordance with design plans, ensuring they are securely positioned and visually

appealing.

● Safely pack and transport any reusable materials back to the warehouse or storage area.

● Dispose of any waste or perishable materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

● Assists with the maintenance and cleanliness of the floral vehicles

● Responsible for updating the inventory system with proper codes, images and stock quantities

● Performs regular audits of floral products

● Reviews production worksheets boards to identify items that need to be packed, transported and set

● Works with Floral Design Manager to schedule necessary labor and shifts

● Assists in the coordination of floral warehouse staff for successful production, shipping, receiving and inventory

duties/assignments

● Complies with Blueprint Studios Health and Safety policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

At Minimum Training, Education & Experience

● GED or High School Diploma

● 1 – 2 years’ experience working in a warehouse or floral environment

● Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

● Basic computer skills, i.e. e-mail, data entry, etc.

● Familiarity with Microsoft Office

● Capable of working safely and efficiently with a fast-paced environment

● Ability to maintain a neat, organized and safe work environment

● Ability to safely lift, pack and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs.

● Strong understanding of how to pack and unpack items without causing damage

● The employee must be able to drive 20 ft. floral cargo van

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment/ Physical Demands

● The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure

individuals with disabilities perform the crucial functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

frequently required to sit, talk and hear

● The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl

● The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

● Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

● The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to heavy

● The temperature will vary from hot to cold depending on the weather

Note - The position requires the ability to operate a company vehicle for work-related purposes. Therefore,

all applicants must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Note - The position requires driving skills as a crucial aspect of the role, in addition to emphasizing safety during pre-production, installation, strike, and post-event activities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Blueprint Studios provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Blueprint Studios expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.