What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Sales Yard Associate (Smithfield) position at BENNETT'S CREEK NURSERY?
We are a well known wholesale grower looking for a Sales Yard Associate to work at our busy Smithfield location. This is an outside position assisting with the care, maintenance and handling of plant material and other hard goods on the sales yard. Interested candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on a regular basis and willing to work under various weather conditions.
Sales Associate position must have plant knowledge and experience in the green industry!
Candidate needs to have:
- knowledge of trees/shrubs/annuals and perennials required
- plant knowledge/ identification and work experience required
- experience driving tractor, forklift and front end loaders preferred
- good computer skills
- good oral and written communication skills
- attention to detail
- ability to work in a fast paced environment
- work in various weather conditions(heat, humidity,cold and rain)
- ability to lift and carry 40 pounds regularly
- valid Virginia Drivers License a must; a good driving record preferred
- good work ethic, dependable and on time
- must have reliable transportation to and from work
**Prior nursery/farm/lawn maint.experience required
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist customers in loading plant material to include using specialized equipment to load large container items.
- Load mulch, top soil, stone and other hard goods for customers and deliveries.
- Unload trucks bringing in stock, new or re-wholesale plant material.
- Assist with watering, fertilizing, weeding and trimming.
- Assist with the planting and maintenance of the flowerbeds around the LDC.
- Assist with ground maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming, raking and sweeping.
- Experience in working with and laying pavers a plus
- May be assigned in other areas or asked to assist at another location as workload demands
Must be willing to work 7am - 4pm, Monday - Friday and 7:45 - 12:00 pm on Saturday (during our busy seasons April - May and October - Thanksgiving)
Please complete skills test to be considered.
Background check and credit check required.
Benefits
Compensation: $16.25 - $18.50 per hour based on education and prior work experience.
Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance. Paid time off, holidays, life insurance and 401K.
***Please send a current resume demonstrating that you have the qualifications requested to be considered for this position. Resume needs to include current telephone number and email address.
***Applications can be picked up at the Smithfield Sales Center or Corporate Office.
Out of date resumes or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.25 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19