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Job Title: General Laborer - Garden Center
Location: Luxury Garden Center - Glasgow
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Reports to: Garden Center Supervisor/Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a hardworking and reliable General Laborer to join our dynamic team at Luxury Garden Center. In this role, you will assist with a variety of tasks around the garden center, ensuring that the facility remains clean, organized, and stocked with products. This position requires physical labor, a strong work ethic, and a passion for plants and landscaping.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stocking & Organizing: Assist with unloading shipments, organizing inventory, and ensuring products are properly stocked on shelves and display areas.
- Customer Assistance: Provide exceptional customer service by helping customers locate products, answering questions, and offering product recommendations when necessary.
- Maintenance & Cleanliness: Keep the garden center clean and orderly by sweeping, mopping, and maintaining tidy work areas. Ensure that plants and products are well-maintained and presentable.
- Plant Care: Assist in watering, pruning, and maintaining the health of plants and flowers. Assist with repotting and planting as needed.
- Loading & Unloading: Help load and unload customer orders, ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently.
- Equipment Handling: Operate garden equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or other tools as needed for daily tasks.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines while operating equipment, handling materials, and working in the garden center.
- Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Garden Center Supervisor or Manager to support daily operations.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Previous experience in a general labor or retail environment is a plus, especially in a garden center or landscaping setting.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, and working in varying weather conditions.
- Knowledge of basic gardening principles is helpful but not required; training will be provided.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation and punctuality.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and stand for long periods.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Glasgow, KY 42141 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Glasgow, KY 42141: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17