T- Yard Worker

Star Nursery, Inc.; Washington (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Yard Worker, where your passion for plants and customer service will shine. In this dynamic role, you'll engage with customers, assist them with product knowledge, and ensure the yard is well-maintained. You'll be part of a team that values hard work and dedication, providing a safe and enjoyable shopping experience. Embrace the outdoors as you load and unload plant materials, operate a forklift, and maintain the store's inventory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive environment while contributing to a thriving business that values its employees and customers alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in lawn and garden center or equivalent is essential.
• Ability to lift and move plant material in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and sales assistance.
• Perform general plant upkeep and quality control.
• Load and unload plant material, and operate a forklift.

Skills

Planning

Organizational Skills

Problem Analysis

Customer Interaction

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Commitment to Company Values

Ability to Follow Directions

Ability to Work Outdoors

Forklift Operation

Education

Relevant Work Experience in Lawn and Garden Center

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Yard Workers are important members of the Star Nursery team. They provide outstanding customer service and sales assistance to customers. They answer customers’ questions, recommend products/materials, and provide a safe working/shopping environment. They provide general plant upkeep & quality control and work outside in the yard area of our stores.

Job Description:

• Follows operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time service
• Follows policies in the areas of operations techniques and materials usage
• Loading and unloading plant material
• Operating a forklift
• Product knowledge & plant maintenance (watering, cleaning, pruning)
• Stocking & labeling
• Store upkeep
• Receiving, stocking & moving merchandise
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills:

• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan in short/long term ranges
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Strong ability to interact in a positive manner with varying types of customers, both retail and commercial
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Commitment to company values
• Ability to follow directions as well as work independently to achieve goals and complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Forklift experience (will train and in-house certify for 18+ years of age)

Qualifications:

• Effective and relevant work experience in lawn and garden center industry or equivalent
• Honest and hardworking
• Must be able to work long hours (seasonal overtime available) in all types of weather conditions
• Must be able to lift & move plant material
• Must be able to pass a drug test (safety-sensitive position)
• Authorization to work in the United States

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Frequently bending, twisting, and rotating trunk, arms, and legs
• Standing 100% of the time/walking 99% of the time/climbing 10% of the time
• Working with arms extended and bent constantly
• Frequently moving parts and stock weighing up to 35 pounds, 10 to 50 feet
• Occasionally moving parts and stock weighing up to 50 pounds; pushing and pulling
• Frequently moving merchandise weighing 10 to 25 pounds from floor to counter
• Occasionally moving and stocking overhead shelves with parts weighing 5 to 15 pounds
• Constant gross hand and finger dexterity; frequently grasping and manipulating