Groundsman- Yard Order Puller

Paycom; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an experienced team member to pull and prepare plant orders in our outdoor nursery. You will retrieve items from inventory, inspect for quality, and ensure accurate loading of trees, shrubs, and plants for customer fulfillment.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, compliance with safety rules, and flexibility to work any day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy items.
• Follows safety protocols and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve items from nursery inventory based on customer orders.
• Use order sheets to locate and select plants, trees, and shrubs.
• Inspect plants for damage, disease, or pests before fulfillment.
• Organize pulled items in loading areas and label orders.
• Communicate discrepancies or shortages for timely replenishment.
• Adhere to safety protocols and proper lifting techniques.
• Demonstrated availability to work any day of the week.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Manual labor

Heavy lifting

Safety protocols

Tool operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Equipment operation

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: MVN CA Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $16.50 - $25.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Open Availability Day Shift, Job Category: Horticulture, Job Summary

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieve items from the nursery inventory based on customer orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Use order sheets to locate and select the correct plants, trees, and shrubs for each order.
• Inspect plants for signs of damage, disease, or pests before pulling them for orders. Ensure that only high-quality, healthy specimens are selected for customer fulfillment.
• Organize pulled items in designated loading areas, ensuring that orders are grouped together and labeled accurately.
• Communicate any discrepancies or shortages to the appropriate personnel to ensure timely replenishment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while performing order pulling tasks. Use proper lifting techniques and equipment to prevent injuries and ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Demonstrated availability to work any day of the week.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, including plants and trees of varying sizes.
• Previous experience with operating power tools, hand tools, and other equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical requirements/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 75 lbs. The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.

OTHER

Subject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations

About Us

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law.Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

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