What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Assistant position at Fontanimal Plant House?
Overview
We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team in an indoor, temperature controlled facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for efficiently preparing and packing products for shipment. This candidate will also be responsible for the upkeep and care of the greenhouse plants. This includes, repotting plants, watering plants, and pest maintenance. We are seeking a dedicated individual who is eager to learn, who has attention to detail and doesn’t mind tedious work. General knowledge of houseplants is a plus.
Duties
- Perform picking and packing of orders accurately and efficiently
- Conduct quality control checks on packed items
- Handle stock and maintain inventory levels
- Assist in order fulfillment processes
- Execute tasks related to distribution center operations
- Engage in heavy lifting activities as required
- Manage and facilitate daily operations
- Repotting plants
- Watering plants
- Pest Maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Organization skills
- Comfortable handling and caring for small reptiles
Qualifications
- Prior experience in picking, packing, or similar roles is preferred
- Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks as needed
- Proficiency in quality control procedures
- Familiarity with order fulfillment processes is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and think critically to resolve any issues as they arise.
- Ability to take direction
- Honesty
- Quick learning
If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for reptiles and plants, and possess the skills mentioned above; we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Work with rare and exotic house plants in tempature controlled environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Winston-Salem, NC 27106: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15