What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Yard Assistant (Wholesale Nursery) (Williamsburg, VA) position at BENNETT'S CREEK NURSERY?
We have an opening for full-time Sales Yard Assistant at our Williamsburg Landscape Distribution Center(LDC). 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.
Resumes that include work experience at a garden center, on a farm, with a landscaper, or grounds maintenance are preferred. This will be verified. Resumes also must be current to be considered.
Candidate needs to have:
- some knowledge of trees/shrubs/annuals and perennials preferred (Assistant)
- 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
- ability to lift and carry 40 pounds regularly
- valid Virginia Drivers License and 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 is preferred.
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.
- May be assigned in other areas or 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)
Benefits
Compensation: $16.25 - $17.75 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 Williamsburg location.
Out of date resumes or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.25 - $17.75 per hour
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 - $18