Costa Farms
Operations Coordinator
Who is Costa Farms? We're one of the world's largest horticultural growersbut without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we've grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists! Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone's life. True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We're also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts. We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you'll find opportunities to learn and grow. You'll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You'll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community. You'll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. Responsibilities: Answer all direct incoming calls. Assist walk-in customers and check them in. Handle billing (DOCKLINK, SAGE PO's, etc) Input PO's for procurement. Order supplies for the office and operations team, manage inventories, and ensure the area is organized and well-maintained. Make sure that at the end of each day, conference rooms are ready for the next day, printers have paper, turn off all split units & lock the bathrooms & kitchen. Perform general office tasks such as email management, document scanning, uploading, and report handling. Create, edit, and format documents, reports, and spreadsheets. Communicate effectively with team members. Participate in problem-solving with teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity. Use specialized printing equipment to print posters. Assist with trainings (annual, etc) Preparation the day before Room, paperwork, etc. Organize office activities Assist with activity orders, picking up and setting up Physical Requirements: Office work: 70%. Walking and standing: 30%. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Indoor work: 80% of the time, subject to changes based on projects and season. Outdoor work: 20% of the time, subject to changes based on projects and season. Ability to work in temperatures up to 100 degrees. Variable schedules with, normally 7:30am
5pm Qualifications, Education, and/or Training: High school diploma or equivalent Customer Service Experience Basic orientation and safety at Costa Farms (training during the position). Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint). Effective communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility in schedules based on seasons. Ability to pivot and handle various tasks at once (multitasking). Time Management proficiency is key for this role. We are a service department, excellent communication and attitude is key. Valid driver's license. All applicants must be work-authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position. Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Growth Opportunities Challenging and exciting work environment Costa Farms Scholarship Employee discounts on plants Costa Farms headquarters also has: On-site gym with showers Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year
Who is Costa Farms? We're one of the world's largest horticultural growersbut without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we've grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists! Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone's life. True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We're also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts. We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you'll find opportunities to learn and grow. You'll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You'll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community. You'll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. Responsibilities: Answer all direct incoming calls. Assist walk-in customers and check them in. Handle billing (DOCKLINK, SAGE PO's, etc) Input PO's for procurement. Order supplies for the office and operations team, manage inventories, and ensure the area is organized and well-maintained. Make sure that at the end of each day, conference rooms are ready for the next day, printers have paper, turn off all split units & lock the bathrooms & kitchen. Perform general office tasks such as email management, document scanning, uploading, and report handling. Create, edit, and format documents, reports, and spreadsheets. Communicate effectively with team members. Participate in problem-solving with teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity. Use specialized printing equipment to print posters. Assist with trainings (annual, etc) Preparation the day before Room, paperwork, etc. Organize office activities Assist with activity orders, picking up and setting up Physical Requirements: Office work: 70%. Walking and standing: 30%. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Indoor work: 80% of the time, subject to changes based on projects and season. Outdoor work: 20% of the time, subject to changes based on projects and season. Ability to work in temperatures up to 100 degrees. Variable schedules with, normally 7:30am
5pm Qualifications, Education, and/or Training: High school diploma or equivalent Customer Service Experience Basic orientation and safety at Costa Farms (training during the position). Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint). Effective communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility in schedules based on seasons. Ability to pivot and handle various tasks at once (multitasking). Time Management proficiency is key for this role. We are a service department, excellent communication and attitude is key. Valid driver's license. All applicants must be work-authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position. Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Growth Opportunities Challenging and exciting work environment Costa Farms Scholarship Employee discounts on plants Costa Farms headquarters also has: On-site gym with showers Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year