Jernigan`s Employment Application

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Dear Applicant,
Jernigan's is seeking individuals who are looking to invest time and energy in ajob. Job
applicants must qualify with some of the abilities listed below. The more job duties you
are able to perform the more valuable you will be.
1. Sales and Customer Service- Must have excellent skills to work with public.
You will be expected to be knowledgeable about product and services in order to
better help our customers.
2. Stock and Check in Merchandise- You must be able to check in merchandise, to
attractively display merchandise, and recognize the need to change displays or
move things to get a better response from a product
3. Point of Sale- be able to work a point of sale station or be willing to learn a point
of sale, basically be able to run a cash register swiftly with great customer service
skills.
4. Plant/shrub knowledge- You must be able to, or learn to identify plants, learn
their growth needs and habits, be able keep garden area clean and neat for
customers, and be able to keep yourself busy and productive during offhours or
seasons.
5. Decorating or creativity ability- Jernigan's has a year round Christmas shop
upstairs and it is redone every year, all the trees are undecorated and then
decorated again with new decor and themes associated with the popular trends.
6. Computer knowledge- The ability to work with the internet, learn a tag program,
learn to make signage, or any other programs.
Please take the time to complete this application entirely to be considered for an
interview. Incomplete applications will be discarded. Negotiable for salary expected is
not acceptable please enter a desired wage amount. There is a space provided for you to
describe why you want this position and how you will benefit our company, please list all
of the above abilities you would bring with you to Jernigan's and any that are not listed.
Please use an additional paper if needed. We are aggressively seeking employees who
are committed to a long-term relationship in a full-time or regular part-time status.
Thank you for your interest in our company.
Jernigan's Gift Sales AssoCiate
Thisjob position willbe responsible for but not limitedto the followingrequirements:
1. Customer and Service - Jernigan's associates willbe expected to provide
excellent customer service to all who enter the doors. Employees should striveto
connect with the consumer and learn the customer's needs and reason for visit.
2. Be knowledgeable about product and linescarried throughout the store.
3. Be able to quickly and correctly make customer t(ansactions on the current
point of sale.
4. Be able to assista customer in finding or locating products.
5. Be able to stay busy during slow times by finding something productive to do
without having to be directed by a supervisor.
6. Keep work area and display areas clean and neat. Perform daily task required
to present a clean, safe, and well kept store to the public.
7. Assistmanagement in restocking merchandise daily or weeldy as noted by
weekly checklist.
8. Check in merchandise that arrives daily ensuring that orders are complete and
agree with the packing slip. Report any shortage or damages to the proper
person. Sales associates should also collaborate with supervisoron putting
merchandise out for display and stocking shelves as needed.
9. Be aware of surroundings and always keep eyes open for shopliftersor suspicious
behavior.
10. Employees willbe expected to cross train in other work areas during their
employment.
11. Sales associates should striveto meet or exceed weekly/monthly sales goals of
the Jernigan's team.
Jernigan's Garden Associate
Thisjob position willbe responsible for, but not limited to the following:
1. Thisposition willrequire an active role in the sales of our plants and outdoor
garden products. Youwillwork with the other team members to sales and
accommodate the needs of our customer. Excellentcustomer service willbe
required for this position.
2. The Jernigan's associate willbe responsible for maintaining the seasonal plant
material to the best of their abilityand to decrease shrinkage of plant material.
3. Thisposition requires the knowledge of the product being sold. The employee
willbe responsible for knowing or learning about the plants in order to serve our
consumer better.
4. The sales associate willbe responsible for keeping a neat and clean work area.
Maintenance, such as pruning, fertilizing,weeding, and spraying of plants willbe
an ongoing daily task. Maintenance of the sellingarea willalso be ongoing with
performing such task as mowing, pullingweeds, moving displays, picking up trash
ect.
5. The associate willbe responsible for keeping supervisorinformed of need for
inventory.
6. The associate willbe responsible for keeping the supervisorinformed of need for
repairs or maintenance to equipment.
7. The employee willbe responsible for maintaining the fishpond, fountains, and
other displays or attractions.
8. The display of outdoor furniturewillbe this employees responsibility.The
employee should make sure every piece iscorrectly prices and displayed to the
customer for sale.
9. Cement and Pottery sales and maintenance willalso be required as part of the
employees duties. Thisemployee should be able to attractively display the
pottery. Thisassociate should also learn the pricing codes for this product. The
cement islocated on the grounds of Snapdragons but willremain the
responsibilityof the garden associates at Jernigan's. These associates should be
familiarwith the inventory of cement and the prices of the pieces.
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10.The garden associate willalso be responsible for selling,loading, and maintaining
of pine straw which isstored at the shelter located at Snapdragons. The
associate willbe responsible to make sure the straw isof good quality when it is
accepted. The straw should be kept stacked strait and neat and kept out of the
rain. The associate should notifytheir supervisorwhen inventory islow.
11. The garden associate willalso be familiarwith potting soil,mulch, and other
compost sold at Jernigan's. These associates willbe responsible for loading soil
and mulch as well. Asupervisorshould be advised when inventory islow.
12.Thisjob requires heavy liftingand heat tolerance. Employees should be able to
liftat least 50lbswithout difficultyand be able to stand 90-100degree heat.
Duringoff season this positioncould have times with littleor no-duties above. Thisposition also
comes with additional off season responsibilities.Duringthe winter months thisemployee will
have to improviseand learn the responsibilitiesof the gift associate as related to the Christmas
season to carry their job through to the next season. The above duties are thisassociates
responsibilities,but at any time, anyone may be asked to do other duties unrelated to the duties
above. Crosstraining for other jobs only makes you more valuable to the team.
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR JERNIGAN'S NURSERY & TRADING POST
DATE:
POSITION APPLIED FOR:
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Plea$e read carefully. Every item on this form must be answered to the best of your ability. Please print and use a pen. Your qualifications will be
carefully reviewed and you will be given thorough consideration for any suitable vacancy. Upon employment, this application will become part of your permanent record
THIS COMPANY.
Keep this in mind as you complete it. Special Note:
law. We are 'an Equal Opportllnity Employer.
You are not required to supply any information that is prohibited
THIS COMPANY. does not discriminate
on tile basis of race, color, religian, gender, national origin, pregnancy,
mari/al stat/Is, citizensllip, age, mari/al status, disability or any other legally protected class.
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EDUCATION
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In the following space, please describe briefly why you are applying for this position and how our company will
benefit from your work here:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
I.
The facts as stated on this application are true and correct. I understand that, if employed, false statements on this application
may cause my immediate dismissal.
II. I authorize such background and personal reports as deemed necessary to verify that the information I have supplied is true
and accurate and to determine my fitness for this job and hold harmless those who have the responsibility to develop such a
report. A copy of this authorization is as valid as the original.
III. I understand that I may be required to work overtime as a condition of being employed.
IV. In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations for employees. I understand I am an
employee at will, and that this application is not a contract of employment THIS COMPANY, and that my employment and
compensation can be terminated, with or without cause, at anytime, at the option of either THIS COMPANY, or me. I
understand that no representative of THIS COMPANY, has any authority to enter into any verbal agreement for employment
for any specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing and that no document, policy or practice
of THIS COMPANY, may change the foregoing unless it is expressly titled "Employment Agreement" and signed by both
myself and an officer of THIS COMPANY..
V. I understand that I may be required to submit to a pre-employment, and post-employment test for fitness and/or substance
abuse, if not prohibited by law.
VI. Upon separation of employment, I authorize THIS COMPANY, to withhold from my final pay check any monies owed to
them by me (if not prohibited by law) for equipment, loans, products, services, materials or other assets in my possession not
promptly returned.
VII. As a condition of employment, I accept that any complaint or conflict that cannot be resolved internally may be referred to
Alternative Dispute Resolution, unless prohibited by law.
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PERMISSIBLE PURPOSERELEASEFOR CREDENTIALING
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: Pleaseread thefollowing information carefully and
complele all oflhe iiformalion reque.'Iled Be sure you sign and date this/arm.
As a condition of employment with this company, I understand that consumer.
reports/investigative consumer reports. which may contain public record infonnation, may be
requested or made on me including financial, criminal, driving record, education, prior employer
verification, and others. Further, I understand that you may be requesting information from
records of various Federal, State, local and other agencies that contain my past activities.
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I hereby authorize without reservation, any party or agency con~cted by this employer to furnish
the above mentioned informatiQnand hold all of those involved in this process hannIess for the
information furnished and decisions made. I understandthat I have the right to make a request of
the third party that may be used in this investigation,and upon proper identification and.the
. payment or any authorized fees, obtain copies of the findings in its tiles on me at the time of my
request. I further authorize ongoing procurementof the above-mentionedreports at any time
during my employment.
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NOTE: Please print clearly. This information will be used to conduct the background search
and errors may delay the employment process or cause misinformation to be reported about you.
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Nancye M. Combs, HR Entcrprlse, Inc. P.O. 801l6501'
louisville, KY 40207 . 502-896-0503 . FAX: 502-896-0033
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