What are the responsibilities and job description for the Puller position at Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery?
Job Description
ABOUT DEVIL MOUNTAIN
From Seedling to Fully Grown
Devil Mountain began as a seedling in Northern California in 1995. What began as a wholesale brokerage of horticulture, the company has since opened its own growing grounds and is flourishing by recently expanding into Southern California.
Procuring Our Garden
At Devil Mountain, we believe it is our responsibility to provide excellent service, expert product knowledge, and deliver the highest quality plants. Everything we do is about helping our customers succeed. We are committed to stocking, growing, and sourcing the widest variety of plants to the landscape trade while establishing ourselves as the finest wholesale nursery in the country.
Our Roots
Our employees are our roots. We tend for and produce the highest quality plants, but we also make sure every branch of the company is set up for success. Here at Devil Mountain, we foster a welcoming, rewarding, supportive and positive work environment. We encourage communication at every level and recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to our employees, and it is our goal to provide career-building skills that will last a lifetime.
Blooming Flowers
Why work for Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery? In August of 2022, Devil Mountain was certified as a “Great Place to Work” by greatplacetowork.com. Over 90% of surveyed employees stated:
401(K) with company matching of 4% once eligible.
HMO and EPO Health plans with Kaiser and Anthem, employer pays portion of premium.
Basic Life Insurance provided by employer.
Dental, Vision and other voluntary insurances offered.
Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay offered.
PULLER
The Pulling Department brings plants to designated areas for customer orders or transferring to other Devil Mountain sites.
Essential Functions:
Good knowledge of plant identification, quality, and health.
Follow direction of Crew Leader regarding which zone or area to pick material from.
General care for pulling plants and pulling plants that will be acceptable to customer.
Proper use of the Latitude Scanner to ensure correct plants are pulled and that inventory is updated in the system.
Assist with manual picks, yard order builds, and front counter orders and rebuild discrepancies into inventory.
Operates tractors, RTVs or electric carts with trailers to move around the nursery.
Ensure plants have been watered before leaving in the will call or delivery areas.
Assist customers in the yard with locating plants material, lifting heavy plant containers, and loading plant material.
Must be able to communicate with the office staff regarding orders and other pulling requests. Listen for request on the radio, stay alert to communicate with all departments on orders.
Utilizes and maintains the PPE provided, care and clean company equipment used.
General care for the nursery grounds, keeping the nursery clean, organized, and safe for employees, customers, and vendors.
General care for nursery stock (plants), ensures plants are watered, handled with care, and are placed in the appropriate location.
Additional Tasks:
May assist in other nursery departments as needed.
Duties are subject to change at any time per management’s discretion.
Job Specifications:
Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions on uneven ground surfaces and rainy weather. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (standing/sitting). Extensive walking. Stooping, kneeling, and crouching required. Bending at the waist, twisting, turning, and squatting is required.
Lifting requirements: Up to 50 lbs. 75% of the time. Up to 100 lbs. 25% of the time (team lift techniques when required).
Hand movement: Gross grasping for moving plant material. Use of hands/fingers.
ABOUT DEVIL MOUNTAIN
From Seedling to Fully Grown
Devil Mountain began as a seedling in Northern California in 1995. What began as a wholesale brokerage of horticulture, the company has since opened its own growing grounds and is flourishing by recently expanding into Southern California.
Procuring Our Garden
At Devil Mountain, we believe it is our responsibility to provide excellent service, expert product knowledge, and deliver the highest quality plants. Everything we do is about helping our customers succeed. We are committed to stocking, growing, and sourcing the widest variety of plants to the landscape trade while establishing ourselves as the finest wholesale nursery in the country.
Our Roots
Our employees are our roots. We tend for and produce the highest quality plants, but we also make sure every branch of the company is set up for success. Here at Devil Mountain, we foster a welcoming, rewarding, supportive and positive work environment. We encourage communication at every level and recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to our employees, and it is our goal to provide career-building skills that will last a lifetime.
Blooming Flowers
Why work for Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery? In August of 2022, Devil Mountain was certified as a “Great Place to Work” by greatplacetowork.com. Over 90% of surveyed employees stated:
- Felt welcomed when hired.
- Proud of their work and are happy to tell others where they work.
- Given all the necessary resources and equipment to do their job successfully.
- Executives fully embody the best characteristics of the company.
401(K) with company matching of 4% once eligible.
HMO and EPO Health plans with Kaiser and Anthem, employer pays portion of premium.
Basic Life Insurance provided by employer.
Dental, Vision and other voluntary insurances offered.
Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay offered.
PULLER
The Pulling Department brings plants to designated areas for customer orders or transferring to other Devil Mountain sites.
Essential Functions:
Good knowledge of plant identification, quality, and health.
Follow direction of Crew Leader regarding which zone or area to pick material from.
General care for pulling plants and pulling plants that will be acceptable to customer.
Proper use of the Latitude Scanner to ensure correct plants are pulled and that inventory is updated in the system.
Assist with manual picks, yard order builds, and front counter orders and rebuild discrepancies into inventory.
Operates tractors, RTVs or electric carts with trailers to move around the nursery.
Ensure plants have been watered before leaving in the will call or delivery areas.
Assist customers in the yard with locating plants material, lifting heavy plant containers, and loading plant material.
Must be able to communicate with the office staff regarding orders and other pulling requests. Listen for request on the radio, stay alert to communicate with all departments on orders.
Utilizes and maintains the PPE provided, care and clean company equipment used.
General care for the nursery grounds, keeping the nursery clean, organized, and safe for employees, customers, and vendors.
General care for nursery stock (plants), ensures plants are watered, handled with care, and are placed in the appropriate location.
Additional Tasks:
May assist in other nursery departments as needed.
Duties are subject to change at any time per management’s discretion.
Job Specifications:
Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions on uneven ground surfaces and rainy weather. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (standing/sitting). Extensive walking. Stooping, kneeling, and crouching required. Bending at the waist, twisting, turning, and squatting is required.
Lifting requirements: Up to 50 lbs. 75% of the time. Up to 100 lbs. 25% of the time (team lift techniques when required).
Hand movement: Gross grasping for moving plant material. Use of hands/fingers.
