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General Laborer/Helper

Kalamazoo Landscape Supplies
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Not Just a Job – A Role Where You Learn, Grow, and Matter

Kalamazoo Landscape Supplies and our sister company, Renewed Earth, are looking for a hardworking individual to join our team in a full-time, year-round utility support role. This is an entry level position and a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, learning new skills, and being part of a team that keeps the operation running smoothly across multiple departments.

The Role

No direct experience required—we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, a clean driving record, and ideally a farming and hands-on background.

This position includes working alongside our heavy equipment repair shop to support four experienced mechanics doing task such as running parts and providing basic support to the department. Other responsibilities would be at our local retail yard, helping load customer orders of bulk soil, mulch, and stone along with other landscaping products, to ensuring a smooth, friendly experience for all.

The ideal candidate will be a person with the following:

  • Mechanically inclined with an eagerness to learn.
  • Clean driver’s license (required).
  • A background in farming is a plus.
  • Willingness to work across departments and take on new tasks.
  • Solid Character: We place a premium on honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
  • Dependability: Showing up on time and sticking to the job are core to who we are.
  • Has the ability to work effectively with others while maintaining a generally positive attitude.
  • Flexibility: Embracing the opportunity to diversify your tasks and experience.

If you are successful in landing this role, you can expect

  • A comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical coverage, life insurance, 401k matching plan, paid vacation, and bonuses.
  • A respected name in Michigan, with a loyal customer base.
  • Opportunities for growth – plenty of room to climb the ladder within our expanding organization, whether you stick to the driver's seat or explore other aspects of the company.
  • Stability in your job – we're a financially sound organization where you can build a long-lasting career and broaden your industry know-how

Our Company

Kalamazoo Landscape Supplies and its sister company Renewed Earth is a family-owned organization providing quality, professional grade products to landscaping companies, mulch resellers and large nurseries. During the winter months they provide snow removal services to large commercial and industrial accounts. Their hardworking employees team up effectively to get the job done, all the while soaking in a supportive atmosphere. Here, you'll have the chance to jump right into the camaraderie.

Why Be a Part of Our Team

  • Exceptional Work Environment: Our crew is renowned for putting in a good day's work while having some fun.
  • Solid Camaraderie: Many of our teammates have forged genuine friendships beyond the job.
  • Rooted in Community: We cherish mutual respect among our staff, customers, partners, and our community.
  • Skill Enhancement: If necessary, you'll receive hands-on training for operating heavy equipment, including front-end loaders.
  • Trusted Local Family Business: We're a well-regarded, family-owned, locally owned business serving the Kalamazoo area for over 50 years.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Overtime pay

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18

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