Cavicchio Greenhouses - Career Opportunities

Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc., is located in Sudbury, MA and has been in business for 100 years this year!! We are a wholesale company and a grower servicing New England landscapers, garden centers, municipalities, golf courses, landscape architects and many other professional businesses.

Cavicchio Greenhouses Inc., offers competitive pay and a complete benefits package upon eligibility

Benefits include:

Environment: Fun, Casual, Friendly, Team and success oriented, hard work and dedication noticed and acknowledged, Annual Employee Appreciation event. Insurances: Medical and Dental Insurance(BCBS/MA) with company contribution and an HRA. Employee premium portions are available on a pre-tax basis. We also offer Short Term Disability, Cancer and Accident Insurances (Colonial Insurance). Tax Savings: Flexible Savings Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday Retirement Savings: Profit Sharing, 401(k)

To apply for any of these jobs, please send a resume and cover letter, indicating the position you are applying for to:

Human Resources
CAVICCHIO GREENHOUSES INC.
110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776
jobs@cavicchio.com Fax 978-443-5440

We currently have the following specific openings:

Grower	Annual and Perennial Buyer
Landscape Supply Buyer	Bilingual Payroll Administrator
Nursery Sales Representative	Bilingual Administrative Assistant for Maintenance Garage

Grower

This position can be structured to be a great opportunity for someone in search of an Internship.

The leading wholesale horticulture and landscape supply business in New England is looking for an annual and perennial GROWER. Prior horticultural, greenhouse, nursery or agricultural background is highly recommended.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Daily maintenance (watering, fertilizing and pest management) of crops, as well as monitoring and affecting the progress of plant growth in an effort to meet sales deadlines.

If you are energetic and enthusiastic, if you possess the initiative and drive to excel and if you enjoy learning as our company continues growing, Cavicchio’s is the place for you.

An aptitude for the computer, basic math skills and the ability to communicate in English and Spanish is a plus. Being available to work greater than 40 hours during peak business times and some weekends is a plus.

Cavicchio Greenhouses Inc. offers competitive pay and a complete benefits package upon eligibility. Please see the beginning of the careers section for details.

Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Cavicchio Greenhouses
110 Codjer Lane
Sudbury, MA 01776
FAX (978) 443-5440

or e-mail to jobs@cavicchio.com

Annual and Perennial Buyer

We are seeking an experienced individual for our full time year round opportunity of buying Annuals and Perennials.

Ideal Candidate will:

Have exceptional knowledge of annuals and perennials
Have prior experience buying annuals and perennials
Display proven buying success
Benefit from remarkable negotiating skills and business knowledge
Keep current on new plants and industry trends
Be well-informed of sources from where to purchase excellent quality plant material
Aspire to seek out the best plant material to ensure Cavicchio’s success
Proven success of maintaining successful relationships with Vendors
Locate and cultivate new vendors
Possess excellent organizational and time management skills
Think and react quickly to customer inquiries and requests
Exercise attention to detail
Step forward to travel for day or overnight buying / sourcing trips when needed
Contribute as a true team player
Be computer comfortable using the internet, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and be able to learn our customized version of MAS500
Work with sales staff to stay on top of customer requests

Landscape Supply Buyer

The successful candidate for this full time year round position will:

Have exceptional knowledge of landscape supplies and of landscape supply installation
Have prior experience in purchasing landscape supplies
Display proven buying success
Benefit from remarkable negotiating skills and business knowledge
Keep current on new products and industry trends
Be well-informed of sources from where to purchase excellent quality product
Aspire to seek out the highest quality product to ensure Cavicchio’s success
Proven success of maintaining successful relationships with Vendors
Locate and cultivate new vendors
Possess excellent organizational and time management skills
Think and react quickly to customer inquiries and requests
Exercise attention to detail
Step forward to travel for day or overnight buying / sourcing trips when needed
Contribute as a true team player
Be computer comfortable using the internet, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and be able to learn our customized version of MAS500
Work with sales staff to stay on top of customer requests

If you enjoy working with a team of energetic and enthusiastic people and you possess the initiative to excel, Cavicchio Greenhouses is the place for you. The ability to work Saturdays and greater than 40 hours during our busy season is a great help.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) Payroll Administrator

We are seeking an experienced individual for our full time year round opportunity.

Role Description

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of weekly time and attendance and payroll. Overall responsibility includes performing all duties associated with:

Effectively applying company time and attendance and payroll policies and procedures
Balancing and controlling hours, earnings and deductions totals
Calculating and inspecting automated system input/output registers and standard reports
Calculating, processing and controlling special pay processing
Maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of Payroll data
Determining and correcting out-of-balance conditions
Preparing compliance reports, researching and preparing standard and custom reports for management

Duties Include

Entering, checking, and auditing of schedules and punch exceptions for all employees (~300 at peak) for weekly pay processing
Processing weekly payroll using E-Time (Time & Attendance), and ADP PC Payroll for Windows
Receiving Payroll checks, vouchers and reports. Reviewing reports to ensure that payroll was processed as intended

Sorting and distributing paychecks/pay vouchers

Payroll/Time and Attendance reporting (daily, weekly, monthly, and annually)

Using standard and self-created reports through Reportsmith

Reviewing and processing all payroll-related employee data

Activation, terminations, leaves of absence, etc.
New Hire setup in payroll and time clock systems

Maintaining payroll files and paid time off records such as:

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time

Providing supporting information to authorized requestors of employee and payroll information

Census data
Respond to employee questions regarding payroll taxes, paid time off balances and other payroll information
Unemployment inquiries
Calculation of retro active pay
Vacation and sick pay
Timely resolution of outstanding payroll and accounting issues

Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local tax regulations as well as wage and hour laws
Performing all quarter-end and year-end audits including file reconciliation, adjustments, and W-2 distribution
Researching payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance

Skills/Position Requirements

Must enjoy processing time and attendance / payrol
Must have ability to maintain confidentiality
Outstanding attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills; employee friendly; approachable
Speak, understand, read and write English and Spanish
Enjoy helping and practice patience in helping our staff with questions
Excellent organizational skills

Ability to analyze and resolve problems through effective customer service interface and communication
Must be able to work under time constraints to ensure that deadlines are met
Must be able to multitask and prioritize in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities
Be able to handle high volume (300+ employees) while working in fast paced environment

PC literate (Windows, Excel, Word, Internet)

Payroll Experience using third party software (ADP Preferred)
Timekeeping software experience (E-time is a plus)
Report writing experience desired (ReportSmith a plus)

Have knowledge and experience with federal and tax laws
Have previous experience with garnishments, and levies
Must be able to make sound independent decisions based on available data

Full Time Nursery Sales Representative

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Maintain and maximize business with current customers

Ensure that customers’ overall experience at Cavicchio’s is exceptional

Develop and maintain a lasting relationship with customer
Listen to customers regarding his/her business and business needs
See entire sales and order process through including initial call, plant selection, order entry, substitutions if needed, scheduled pick up or delivery and a quality check follow-up
Resolve difficulties by communicating with appropriate person(s)

Develop & maintain a contact plan and a tracking system for each current customer. Track phone calls, letters, important activities and information regarding the customer throughout the year
Provide timely, accurate bids/quotes
Maintain excellent working knowledge of nursery inventory
Maintain working knowledge of all Cavicchio services & products
Suggest related products when appropriate
Maintain updated, accurate Status Request Boards

Develop new business

Evaluate ‘Potential’ customers
Create a follow up plan depending on qualification
Consistently contact potential customers and track your follow ups

Provide excellent customer service for Cash & Carry customers
Provide Sale’s Activity Reports as directed
Perform other duties as assigned

Primary Skills Needed:

Proven ability to be a team player: sell as part of the Cavicchio Nursery team; communicate with team members regarding inventory, customer interactions, and pitch in when a co-worker is overloaded
Proven ability to find and present solutions
Proven ability to communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and co-workers
Proven ability to contribute your ideas/thoughts/suggestions so we can address/resolve/improve and make Cavicchio’s Nursery the best it can be
Positive, can do demeanor and self presentation
Proven ability to be able to work independently
Proficient with Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet
Ability to learn new software in particular our customized version of MAS500

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Cavicchio Greenhouses Inc. offers competitive pay and a complete benefits package upon eligibility. Please see the beginning of the careers section for details.

Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Cavicchio Greenhouses
110 Codjer Lane
Sudbury, MA 01776
FAX (978) 443-5440

or e-mail to jobs@cavicchio.com

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Bilingual Administrative Assistant for Maintenance Garage

Cavicchio Greenhouses Inc., has a full time year round opening in our Maintenance Garage for a for an administrative assistant

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Opening, writing and closing service orders for trucks and equipment needing repair as well as for periodic scheduled maintenance.
Opening purchase orders, order parts for repair and for inventory ensuring best value and closing Purchase orders
Prioritize work through communication with fleet manager, dispatchers, and department managers
Distribute work to mechanics in absence of Fleet Maintenance Manager
Communicate with staff, vendors supervisors via phones, e-mail, fax and in person.
Maintain all truck and equipment files (electronic and paper) in an organized fashion to meet research, decision making, DOT and OSHA needs and requirments.
Maintain all paperwork (i.e. work orders – open and closed, receiving, purchase orders, logs for signout of oil(s), tools, parts etc).
Follow-up on outstanding work orders.
Follow-up and ensure compliance with daily equipment checklists.
Maintain accurate database for all equipment and inventory.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Outstanding organizational skills are a must.
Prior administrative experience in a garage setting
Knowledge / Familiarity of equipment / truck repair, maintenance and parts.
Computer Skills to include trade software, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet
Outstanding Data Entry Skills
Ability and willingness to change priorites at a moments notice.
Excellent follow-up skills.
Ability to successfully multi-task.
Efficient and pleasant customer service skills.
Ability to speak, read and understand English and Spanish.

This position is very paperwork, computer and data entry intensive. The successful candidate must enjoy this challenge and be able to consistently multi-task while maintaining order and progress. The person who fills this position must also enjoy assisting mechanics with questions and their paperwork.