MNI Direct Operations Laborer (Wholesale/Horticulture)

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Receive, unload, count, position, and maintain all plants and associated materials in the sales yard.
• Serve customers in the yard. Build relationships with foreman and crews associated to our customer base.
• Select and stage orders for customers as directed by branch management and sales staff while demonstrating the ability to be a team player.
• Load sales orders onto trucks for delivery/pick-up; maintain accurate paperwork and accurately audit material during the loading/unloading process.
• Own and maintain safe work practices, behaviors, and facilities.
• Use and operate radio communication in a professional manner with all other employees.
• Operate skid steer and other MHE under OSHA certification as required.
• Space, jam, prune, weed, fertilize, water, or take other plant care measures to keep plants healthy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Training

Education

• High School diploma or secondary diploma or equivalent desired

Skills and Training

• Ability and desire to do the job once and right, exhibit pride in work.
• Ability to become certified to operate MHE (Material Handling Equipment)
• Ability and desire to learn plant names and location in the yard.
• Friendly, outgoing, cheerful, professional

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged walking and standing
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Repeatedly.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (M-F) on occasional weekends.
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold