Garden Center Loader — Fast-Paced, Customer-Focused

Stine, LLC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stine, LLC in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Loader for the garden center to greet customers and support loading and unloading of lawn and garden materials. This role requires frequent heavy lifting and physical activity in an outdoor environment.

No prior experience is required; basic reading and writing skills are essential. Familiarity with lawn and garden materials is a plus, and the employee will help maintain a clean, safe loading area.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• No prior experience required; ability to read and write is essential.
• Familiarity with lawn and garden materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in the garden center.
• Assist with loading, unloading, stacking, and moving lawn and garden materials.
• Perform heavy lifting and loading activities; help keep loading area clean.
• Work in a non-air-conditioned environment with frequent heavy physical activity.

Skills

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Reading and writing

Garden knowledge

Education

Basic literacy

Job description

Job Summary:

The Loader greets and assists customers in the garden center, ensuring a friendly and courteous experience throughout the loading process. This highly visible role involves heavy loading, stacking, cleaning, and assisting with the unloading and loading of lawn and garden materials. Knowledge of lawn and garden products is preferred but not required.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Basic reading and writing skills required.
2. Training and Experience: No prior experience required; ability to read and write is essential.
3. Job Knowledge: Familiarity with lawn and garden materials is preferred.
4. Physical Demands:Requires frequent heavy physical activity, including standing, walking, and heavy lifting. Work is performed in a non-air-conditioned environment and is classified as constant heavy work with occasional extra heavy work.