T- Yard Worker

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

Job summary

Star Nursery, Inc. in Washington, Utah is hiring Yard Workers to provide customer service and assist with plant maintenance. The role involves loading and unloading materials, operating forklifts, and maintaining a safe and organized yard. Candidates should have relevant experience in the lawn and garden industry, ability to work in varying weather conditions, and a commitment to company values. This is a physical role requiring frequent lifting and outdoor work, along with a drug test requirement.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in lawn and garden industry.
• Must be honest, hardworking, and able to work long hours.
• Ability to lift and move plant materials up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow operations standards for quality and safety.
• Load and unload plant material.
• Operate a forklift and maintain product knowledge.

Skills

Planning

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizing and managing multiple priorities

Problem analysis and resolution

Forklift experience

Ability to work independently

Commitment to company values

Ability to work outdoors

Team player

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Yard Workers Overview

Yard Workers are important members of the Star Nursery team. They provide outstanding customer services 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 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, 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 resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Strong ability to interact positively 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 hard working
• 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
• Constant hand and eye coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer
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