Staging Lead, Pacific Plug & Liner

Smith Gardens, Inc; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Employee discount

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Fun employee events

Job summary

Smith Gardens, Inc in Watsonville, CA is seeking a hands-on staging assistant to support daily packing, labeling, and shelf-ready plant preparation for shipments.

You will train and supervise staging staff, allocate resources to meet deadlines, and maintain a clean, safe work area while communicating with leadership.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with all staff levels.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and identify various plant types and labels.
• Ability to use a computer and printer.

Responsibilities

• Train new team members on all Staging processes.
• Allocate Staging team members appropriately to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Assemble correct number of racks needed for Smith orders.
• Adjust rack shelving to meet order needs.
• Ensure all orders are completely packed or loaded onto racks.
• Monitor quality of plants and communicate any quality issues to Staging leadership.
• Assemble boxes and inserts needed for parcel shipments.
• Ensure tray netting is tight without damaging plants.
• Create and run daily parcel labels, shipping reports, pick sheets and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain work area clean and organized.
• Communicate constantly with Staging leadership on order status and completion of tasks assigned.
• Assist and support Staging supervisor as needed with all tasks.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Plant labeling literacy

Computer literacy

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

• Train new team members on all Staging processes.
• Allocate Staging team members appropriately to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Assemble correct number of racks needed for Smith orders.
• Adjust rack shelving to meet order needs.
• Ensure all orders are completely packed or loaded onto racks.
• Monitor quality of plants and communicate any quality issues to Staging leadership.
• Assemble boxes and inserts needed for parcel shipments
• Ensure tray netting is tight without damaging plants.
• Create and run daily parcel labels, shipping reports, pick sheets and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain work area clean and organized.
• Communicate constantly with Staging leadership on order status and completion of tasks assigned.
• Assist and support Staging supervisor as needed with all tasks

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, in person and via phone or radio with all levels of staff.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred, both verbal and written
• Ability to read and identify various plant types and labels.
• Ability to use a computer and printer

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• With proper training, will be required to operate Forklift and pallet jack.
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Detail and safety oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment and under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Reliable and punctual

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work long hours as needed during busy season including weekends.
• Continuously walk, stand, bend, as well as reach overhead and side to side for extended periods.
• Work indoors and outdoors in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
• Lift up to 50 pounds in an environment that is regularly hot.

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) with employer contributions
• 401K retirement plan options with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Annual Profit share
• Generous Employee Flower/Plant Discount Program
• Paid Time off for volunteering and community service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program
• Fun employee events throughout the year

PAY RANGE: $20.25 - $21.25

Pay rate is determined by various components including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The pay rate is one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards vary by position and location.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Smith Gardens provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.