Nursery Receiving Associate — Plant Inventory & Quality

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery Llc; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% company match (when elg

Health plans: Kaiser HMO & Anthem EPO

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay

Job summary

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking dependable Receiving I team members to support nursery operations by unloading incoming plant shipments and preparing plant material for stocking within the yard.

This role is physically demanding and outdoor, requiring careful handling to protect plant health and inventory accuracy. You will work with Purchasing, QC, and Inventory teams to ensure quality and proper placement.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely unload and handle plant material of varying sizes.
• Ability to follow receiving and inventory procedures and verify shipment accuracy.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and other departments regarding discrepancies or plant quality concerns.
• Ability to work safely in an active nursery environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload plant material of various sizes from transfer trucks using safe techniques.
• Use team lifting procedures when required and report equipment issues.
• Verify shipments against purchase orders and document discrepancies.
• Confirm plant species, variety, and container size match PO information.
• Work with Quality Control to inspect plant health and ensure material meets standards.
• Notify Purchasing if plant quality concerns are identified.
• Assign color-coded cones to plants designated for transfer.
• Move plant material from other regions to inspection areas prior to stocking.
• Prepare plant material for stocking including watering and quarantine when needed.
• Stock plant material in appropriate locations per inventory procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe receiving and nursery areas.
• Handle plant material carefully to protect health and quality.

Skills

Unload and handle plant material

Follow receiving and inventory steps

Communication with supervisors

Work safely in nursery environment

Tools

Handheld inventory scanners

Job description

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking dependable Receiving I team members to support nursery operations by unloading incoming plant shipments and preparing plant material for stocking within the yard.

This role is physically demanding and outdoor, requiring careful handling to protect plant health and inventory accuracy. You will work with Purchasing, QC, and Inventory teams to ensure quality and proper placement.