Ace Hardware Urgent Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Garden Associate

Are you looking for a fun and loving work environment where you can grow your skills in plant care and customer service? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that values teamwork and community spirit?

Join 66 Hardware Company, a family-owned group of Ace Hardware stores with 5 in North Texas and 2 in Oklahoma, as a talented Garden Associate. Enjoy a flexible schedule, employee discounts, and the chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to being the best and most helpful hardware store. This role offers valuable experience in plant care, merchandising, and customer interaction in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Water and care for a variety of plants daily to keep them healthy and vibrant
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and attractive Garden Center through raking, weeding, and organizing
• Unload and verify shipments of live goods, ensuring accuracy and quality
• Price merchandise and create eye-catching displays to enhance the shopping experience
• Greet customers warmly and assist them in finding the perfect plants and garden products
• Carry plants and supplies to checkout for customers as needed
• Communicate any issues promptly to the Garden Lead for swift resolution

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling including 8-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and day shifts
• Paid time off and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Bonus pay opportunities and employee discounts on store merchandise
• A supportive, fun, and enthusiastic team environment that values accountability and service

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfort working outdoors in summer heat with appropriate hydration and sun protection
• Friendly, outgoing demeanor with excellent customer service skills

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Ready to join a community-focused company where your work makes a difference? Apply now and start your rewarding journey with 66 Hardware Ace stores today!

Company Introduction

66 Hardware Company is a group of 7 (and growing!) Ace Hardware Co-ops in North Texas and Oklahoma. We're your local hardware store and we're a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world and the majority of those stores are independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. Our owners are heavily involved in store operations, and we have a team of folks at the group level to support the stores where needed. While others have become large and impersonal, here at 66 Hardware Ace stores, we've remained small and very personal.