What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Merchandiser HD position at Altman Specialty Plants, LLC.?
Do you love plants and have an interest in helping more people bring color into their lives? Do you enjoy working outside?
Altman Plants is a family owned and operated nursery and we’re the #1 provider of succulents, annuals, perennials, and shrubs in the world! In this position, you will work with our A-team to make large retail garden centers beautiful, every day. Our distribution teams deliver fresh plants to Big Box Retail garden centers daily, and our merchandising teams make sure those plants are proudly displayed for customers to shop. We’ve been growing this business for over 40 years. We’re passionate about quality plants, people, and service. Always innovating, we bring new and exciting plants to market each year.
We treat each other well and take pride in taking great care of our employees and our customers. We say “YES” - to our customers, to each other, and to overcoming any and all challenges. Our passion for plants and excellent service runs deep!
Position Highlights
- Work in beautiful outdoor garden centers at our Big Box Retail partner locations
- Learn about plants and high-level customer service
- Opportunities for growth and advancement – we love to promote from within!
- Build relationships with Altman Plants teammates, retail operators, and vendor partners
- We can offer flexible scheduling
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K
- Employee Assistance Programs
What you’ll do
- Bring rolling racks full of fresh plants into the garden center to stock displays
- Rotate plants to ensure our displays are always fresh and appealing
- Clear away non-sellable plants and condense displays to make room for fresh deliveries
- Keep our displays neat and organized
- Clean and sweep around our displays
- The environment is fast paced when we’re in the spring season
What we’re looking for
- Bring a positive outlook to work every day
- Perform physical work throughout the workday
- Be prepared to work outside in various weather elements
- Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
- Take pride in working safely
- Be on time – punctuality is important
- Enjoy work – we love what we do!
Requirements include
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable vehicle
- Current auto insurance
- 15 - 30% travel time.
Altman Plants is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender, age, national origin, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid/current (state) auto insurance
Experience:
- Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Shreveport, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $16
