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Floral Clerk

Hy-Vee · La Crosse, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What experience do you have with flowers, design or crafts?

What they are checking: Creative interest and the start of the skills needed for beginning-level floral designs.

The posting mentions FTD orders and balloon bouquets. How would you learn those systems and tasks?

What they are checking: Willingness to learn the department's specific tools and products.

This role needs night and weekend shifts. How does that fit your schedule?

What they are checking: Availability, since the posting lists it as required.

Tell me about something you made that you were proud of.

What they are checking: Creative pride and care for quality, which show in floral work.

What would you do

A customer needs a funeral arrangement and is clearly upset. How do you help them?

What they are checking: Compassion and patience during a hard moment for the customer.

It's the week of Valentine's Day and orders are piling up. How do you keep up?

What they are checking: Organization and stamina during the busiest holidays for floral.

A customer is unhappy with an arrangement they picked up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Customer recovery and knowing when to involve a manager.

About the work

How would you care for fresh flowers so they last longer?

What they are checking: Basic flower care like cutting stems, water and cooler storage.

Walk me through how you would take a phone order for a bouquet delivery.

What they are checking: Accuracy with names, addresses, dates and card messages on orders.

How do you keep the floral area looking full and attractive?

What they are checking: Attention to merchandising and removing wilted product.

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The full job description

As published by Hy-Vee.

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Floral Clerk Department: Floral FLSA: Hourly Revision Date: 07/2026 About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier. The Role and Why It's Important At Hy-Vee, our floral department helps customers find the perfect arrangement for every occasion, and our Floral Clerks are a vital part of making those moments special. In this role, you'll assist customers with placing orders, create beginning-level floral designs, keep the department stocked and looking beautiful, and deliver the kind of warm, attentive service that keeps our customers coming back. Whether you're building a balloon bouquet, sending an FTD order, or helping someone choose the perfect bouquet, your work brings joy to people every single day. If you have a creative spirit, enjoy working with people, and take pride in a job well done, we'd love to have you on our team. What You'll Do No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect: • Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting every customer with a smile and assisting them with placing floral orders in person or over the phone, including completing all required order paperwork • Prepare, finish, and replenish product including small floral and greenery arrangements, corsages and boutonnieres, roses, carnations, balloon bouquets, bows, and other floral items • Send and retrieve FTD, Teleflora, and computer orders; maintain confidentiality on all orders placed including sender, recipient, order details, and cost • Review floral products for freshness and anticipate daily product needs for the department • Water plants and maintain the overall appearance and cleanliness of the department including coolers, counters, floors, and sinks • Prepare the daily delivery list and deliver orders as needed • Unload trucks, place product in appropriate storage areas, check in product, put product away, and process invoices as needed • Run the department register, receive payment, and make change as applicable • Remove trash in a timely manner and assist with general department upkeep • Answer the phone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call • Follow Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all department and company guidelines • Pitch in with other tasks or special projects as they come up Your Skills You don't need extensive experience for this role; we'll provide the training you need to succeed. To hit the ground running, you'll need to be able to: • Bring commitment to Hy-Vee's mission and a genuine passion for helping customers • Solve practical problems and follow instructions carefully in a fast-paced environment • Apply math skills including fractions, decimals, and percentages in day-to-day tasks • Communicate clearly with customers and co-workers and contribute positively to the team • Maintain confidentiality on customer order details including who sent, who received, and order contents Reporting Relationships Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Perishables, Store Operations, Health Wellness Home; Floral Department Manager Education and Experience • Less than high school diploma or equivalent experience accepted • Six months of similar or related work experience preferred; we'll provide all the training you need to succeed Physical Requirements • Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas • Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation • Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment • Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards • Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties ​ Working Environment This is a fast-moving role with significant pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. You'll work primarily in a store environment and can expect exposure to dirt, noise, dampness, equipment movement hazards, electrical equipment, and cleaning chemicals and solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment. Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.