Groundsman- Yard Order Puller

Moon Valley Nursery Inc; League City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries in League City, TX is seeking a Retail Yard Order Puller to fulfill customer orders by pulling quality plants from inventory and preparing them for pickup or delivery.

You will use order sheets, inspect plants for health, and organize pulled items while coordinating with the team to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Comfort with manual labor and physical tasks.
• Able to lift 75 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.
• Willing to operate power and hand tools as needed.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve items from inventory based on customer orders using order sheets.
• Inspect plants for damage, disease, or pests before pulling.
• Organize pulled items in loading areas and label accurately.
• Communicate discrepancies or shortages to ensure timely replenishment.
• Follow safety protocols and proper lifting techniques at all times.

Skills

Manual labor

Heavy lifting ability

Experience with power tools

Follow safety protocols

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job SummaryAs a Retail Yard Order Puller at Moon Valley Nurseries, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently fulfilling customer orders by presenting the highest quality trees, shrubs, and plants. Your primary role will involve retrieving items from the nursery inventory, organizing them for pickup or delivery, and ensuring that orders are complete and ready for customer satisfaction. This position requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesRetrieve 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 & AbilitiesAbility 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.EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred.Physical requirements/Working ConditionsWhile 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.OTHERSubject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulationsAbout UsMoon 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.#MVNLABOR