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Len Busch Roses

Floral Receiving & Processing

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

This job is a great entry-level opportunity into the floral industry. At Len Busch Roses, we are passionate about hiring employees who value of taking care of each other & our customers. We strive to ...

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How much do floral associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for floral associate in Minnesota is $17.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.01 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Floral Associate vs Floral Designer?

AspectFloral AssociateFloral Designer
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic floral knowledgeAdditional training or certification in floral design preferred
Work EnvironmentRetail floral shops, supermarkets, garden centersFlorist shops, event venues, custom design studios
Job FocusAssisting customers, handling floral arrangements, stockingCreating custom floral arrangements, designing for events

The main difference between a Floral Associate and a Floral Designer lies in their responsibilities. Floral Associates primarily assist customers and handle routine tasks, while Floral Designers focus on creating custom arrangements and designing floral displays. Both roles require knowledge of flowers and retail experience, but Floral Designers typically have more specialized training in floral design techniques.

What is a floral associate?

Floral Associates are retail employees who specialize in the care, arrangement, and sale of flowers and related products. They are responsible for creating floral displays, assisting customers with selecting arrangements, and ensuring the freshness of flowers in the store. Floral Associates may also handle inventory, take special orders for events, and provide advice on flower care. Their role combines customer service skills with knowledge of floriculture and creative design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a floral associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Floral Associate, you need basic floral design knowledge, customer service skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and floral care tools is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong communication help you exceed customer expectations and collaborate with team members. These skills and qualities ensure beautiful arrangements, efficient operations, and high customer satisfaction.

What are some common challenges floral associates face when managing seasonal demand spikes?

Floral Associates often experience significant increases in workload during holidays like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and major local events. Managing large orders, keeping inventory stocked with fresh flowers, and ensuring timely arrangements can be demanding. Effective teamwork, time management, and clear communication with both suppliers and customers are crucial to successfully navigating these busy periods. Many associates find that planning ahead and staying organized help minimize stress and maintain high service quality.
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Infographic showing various Floral Associate job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,011 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Floral Receiving & Processing

Distinctive Floral Company

Minneapolis, MN

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Do you want a place to learn and grow in your next job with opportunities for advancement?
Are you looking to join a company that you are proud to work for and a leader who cares about their team?

Join our team and help us share the freshest flowers! This job is a great entry-level opportunity into the floral industry.

At Len Busch Roses, we are passionate about hiring employees who value of taking care of each other & our customers. We strive to align people in jobs that they love and are great at. As a result, we love the people we work with! Our managers care deeply about us as people and empower us to utilize our talents and strengths.

What you'll do: You will work with the freshest flowers, learn their names & varieties, learn how to recognize quality and help us prepare them for delivery to our customers. In this fast-paced department, you will be responsible for safely, accurately, and efficiently pulling orders using pick tickets (may use scanner) in our warehouse.

  • Responsible for physical handling of all inventory in the warehouse. You'll be receiving items (flowers & plants), restocking items (flowers and plants!) and rotating product (FLOWERS & PLANTS!!!). Receive and process products timely and efficiently, checking accurate quantities, assessing quality, and looking for any defects per product specifications.
  • Sort and place materials on racks according to organizational standards
  • Ability to constantly lift 35-50lbs
  • Follow all company written procedures (standard work) to ensure high daily productivity and accuracy.
  • This is a physical job where you will be on your feet for most of the shift and be able to perform constant heavy lifting of 50 pounds or more.
  • This role involves constant heavy lifting and variable temperatures performing the the following:
    45 degrees unloading/scanning /sorting inbound product
    50 degrees Packing /loading product into trucks to ship
    85- degrees(summer) in the greenhouse unloading/scanning /sorting inbound foliage plants
  • Maintain appearance and cleanliness of the warehouse
  • Learn other departments in our organization through cross-training and labor sharing!

LBR offers a competitive wage and increases based on individual performance and not tenure. We also offer a comprehensive benefit package.

Successful candidates are detail oriented and enjoy heavy physical labor.

When you'll work:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Ability to work holidays and overtime as business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $17.50/hr – $18.50/hr

Physical Requirements:

  • Walking
  • Standing
  • Stooping
  • Pulling
  • Detail oriented while still maintaining excellent time management and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work independently and in team environment
  • Ability to perform various physical tasks (i.e. bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.) and ability to work in hot and cold environments. Work will be performed in a Greenhouse (85 degrees) or warehouse (40–50-degree room).
  • Past experience is a plus.

Skills and Experience Preferred:

  • Experience working in a warehouse
  • Be able to stand for 8 hours or more a day
  • Bilingual Preferred (English & Spanish
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.