Greenhouse Associate

Walters Gardens, Inc.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters Gardens, Inc. in Zeeland, Michigan is seeking a Greenhouse Associate to help run daily production in a busy greenhouse. The role focuses on accurate tracking with handheld scanners, handling plant trays, and maintaining quality throughout the line.

You will contribute to plant growth, trimming, and routine care while supporting a collaborative production team. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and some horticulture exposure, strong attention to detail, and the physical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Horticulture coursework or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate handheld scanners to track products from the production line.
• Assist team members with trays of plants.
• Inspect plant trays for quality and consistency on arrival.
• Sort plants by size and maintain health and appearance.
• Participate in planting cuttings and tissue culture materials when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Plant care knowledge

Physical stamina

Communication & teamwork

Operate basic greenhouse tools

Basic computer skills

Scanner proficiency

English proficiency

Dirt tolerance

Education

High school diploma

Horticulture coursework/certification

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Position Overview

Starting $18.51/hr

We are seeking a dedicated Greenhouse Associate to join our team in Zeeland, MI. The ideal candidate will consistently meet productivity standards while maintaining accuracy and quality in all tasks. This role involves hands-on work with plants and production line activities in a greenhouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize handheld scanners to track products as they come off the production line.
• Support team members working with trays of plants.
• Inspect plant trays for quality and consistency as they come off the production line.
• Sort plants by size and maintain plant health and appearance by removing spent flowers and dead foliage.
• Participate in production line activities, including planting cuttings and tissue culture material in soil as needed.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Coursework or certification in horticulture or related field preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a greenhouse, nursery, or similar environment is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of plant care and horticultural practices.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and work in varying weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate basic greenhouse equipment and tools.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills for record keeping and inventory management.
• Ability to count accurately and read and operate a handheld scanner proficiently.
• Tolerance for dirt and soil, as the position is located in a greenhouse environment.
• Ability to speak English is required; Spanish language skills are beneficial but not required.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a greenhouse setting, with exposure to varying temperatures and humidity levels.
• Must be able to stand, walk, twist, bend, and lift (up to 20 lbs) for extended periods.