Greenhouse Associate - Night (Pay $15.81 + shift differential)

Metrolina Greenhouses; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Night Task Crew Member to perform general labor in the greenhouse under direct supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, assisting with shipping and loading, and keeping the work area safe at all times.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability to weather, and reliability; heavy lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance and certification for table lifter may be required. Prior warehouse familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in communication and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to multitask and work with others to meet daily goals.
• Adaptability to varying weather conditions and shift schedules.
• Flexibility to work overtime and observe safety protocols.
• Demonstrated reliability as a teammate.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to safety protocols and company standards.
• Arrange plants for optimal spacing and assist with shipping/loading.
• Move and set up tables between locations as needed.
• Perform plant cleaning, pinching, and cutting tasks.
• Operate table lifter after certification and assist in shipping when required.
• Complete tasks independently or with the team to hit daily targets.
• Collaborate with coworkers to meet production objectives.
• Be punctual and adhere to timelines.
• Load/unload products from trailers and carts, tag plants, and manage production line.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Interdepartmental communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Overtime availability

Reliability

Job description

Position Summary

A night task crew member is responsible for performing and completing a multitude of general labor tasks throughout the greenhouse under the direct supervision of their manager and/or Crew Leader. Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, assisting with shipping and loading, maintaining productivity targets, and ensuring the work area remains safe at all times.

A night task crew member is responsible for performing and completing a multitude of general labor tasks throughout the greenhouse under the direct supervision of their manager and/or Crew Leader. Responsibilities include maintaining quality standards, assisting with shipping and loading, maintaining productivity targets, and ensuring the work area remains safe at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Adherence to all safety protocols.
• Arranging plants on the ground for optimal spacing.
• Transferring tables between different locations.
• Performing plant cleaning, pinching, and cutting tasks.
• Operate table-moving machinery upon certification.
• Assisting in hanging and shipping plants when required.
• Completing assigned tasks independently or collaboratively.
• Collaborating effectively in a team to achieve daily objectives.
• Punctuality and adherence to timelines.
• Loading and unloading product to and from trailers and shipping carts.
• Plant, tag, install pot hangers and place pots on a production line.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
• Ability to multitask and contribute as a part of a team.
• Adaptability to work in various types of weather conditions.
• Availability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Compliance with company standards and directives.
• Willingness to learn and be trained.Demonstrated reliability as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with warehouse environment

Job Setting & Physical Demands

This position is primarily outdoors but may be required to work between locations and within an indoor office environment for administrative duties, which may require the use of computers and standard office equipment. Fluency to read, write, and understand the English language is required. Must be able to work in all outdoor elements, including dust and allergens. There are occasional needs to work in confined spaces. Position requires long-term ability for standing, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting on a regular basis to fulfill essential duties. Candidate must have the ability to operate all machinery necessary within the department and across the facility, including but not limited to operating the table lifter and get certified and operate on internal vehicles. Employee must have the ability to lift 35 pounds unaided, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.

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