What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carry Out position at Marcum's Nursery?
Job Title: Carry-Out
This is a seasonal position. During our busy season in spring (through the end of May) this position will be more customer-focused; through June and July, many of the duties will shift toward more grounds maintenance-related tasks. Weekend availability is required (Sundays we have reduced opening hours ~12:30-5:30).
About Us
At Marcum’s Nursery, we’re passionate about helping our customers create beautiful outdoor spaces. With a focus on high-quality plants, expert advice, and a welcoming environment, we’ve become a trusted resource for garden enthusiasts in the community. We believe that a love for plants and the outdoors brings people together, and we’re committed to supporting our customers and team members with that same passion.
Job Description
The Carry-Out is responsible for assisting customers with loading their purchases into vehicles, restocking bagged goods, keeping cart corrals organized, and maintaining cleanliness in and around the store. This role is essential for providing a smooth and enjoyable shopping experience for our customers. Ideal candidates are friendly, customer-focused, and enjoy working outdoors. This position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, standing for extended periods, the ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly, assistance with unloading delivery trucks, and some restocking duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Loading Assistance: Help customers load plant materials, hard goods, and bagged goods into their vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Bagged Goods Restocking: Ensure that bagged goods (such as soil, mulch, and fertilizer) are consistently restocked and accessible to customers.
- Cart Corral Maintenance: Keep the cart corrals stocked and organized, ensuring carts are readily available for customer use.
- Trash Maintenance: Empty trash bins regularly maintaining their cleanliness and usability in and around the store.
- Customer Service: Provide friendly and courteous assistance to all customers, helping them as needed and creating a positive shopping experience.
- Team Support: Assist other team members with tasks as needed to keep the store and nursery running smoothly.
- Training Completion: Participate in required training sessions, including Safety Training and Customer Service Best Practices, to ensure safety and customer satisfaction.
Benefits
We value our team members and are committed to supporting them. Here’s what we offer:
- Employee Discount on plants and gardening supplies
- Work Outdoors and enjoy a daily connection with nature in a beautiful environment
- A supportive, friendly work environment focused on growth and learning
Qualifications
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and perform physically demanding tasks
- Friendly and customer-oriented, with a positive attitude and team spirit
- Attention to detail in maintaining a clean and organized environment
If you’re energetic, enjoy working outdoors, and are committed to helping others, we’d love to have you join our team!
Apply today and be part of creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.