Garden Goods Material Handler

The Bruce Company is proud to be a local, family-run landscaping company that’s been in business for 70 years. We are passionate about achieving incredible results for our customers and offer an exciting and collaborative company culture where our employees grow along with our company.

Why Choose The Bruce Company?

• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy work/life balance with weekly pay and year-round benefits.
• Team-oriented: Learn and develop many new skills to help you succeed in your career.
• Prestigious Work: Work in one of of the largest Garden Centers in Dane County.
• Career Development: Establish and develop your career with Southern Wisconsin’s leader in landscaping and Garden Centers
  
  

Responsibilities/Duties

The Garden Goods Material handler is responsible for performing tasks including organizing, moving and loading plants and plant material and assisting both internal and external customers thereby assuring exceptional customer service. This position operates equipment such as trucks, forklift, bobcat and/or pallet jack to effective move, load and unload materials and plants.

• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to Retail Garden Center customers.
• Support for Greenery & Nursery Staff: Assist with the movement and organization of plant material, trees, and shrubs to support nursery operations.
• Green Goods Area Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked green goods area, including picking up and straightening rows of plants and adjusting signage placement as needed.
• Material Handling: Tag and pull sold materials to designated holding areas.
• General Cleanliness: Perform sweeping and general cleaning of green goods walkways and landscape material areas.
• Loading & Unloading: Load and unload materials and supplies, frequently lifting over 50 pounds.
• Plant Care: Ensure the health and longevity of plants through proper watering and pruning.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate trucks, chainsaws, forklifts, bobcats, and pallet jacks as required.
• Receiving & Stocking: Assist with unloading and stocking green goods from deliveries and ensuring proper organization.
• Order Fulfillment: Ensure timely pulling of tagged products for delivery and installation orders, while securing necessary paperwork.
• Winter Support: Participate in snow removal operations, including shoveling, salting, and using snow blowers or other equipment as needed.
• Delivery Services: May operate a company vehicle to deliver products and materials to customers.
• Workplace Organization: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times.
• Product Knowledge: Develop familiarity with products and materials sold through the retail garden center.
• Company Image & Standards: Uphold a professional company image that encourages repeat business from customers.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a secure work environment.
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Indoor/Outdoor: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Physical Rquiremts: Must be able to stands and walks for long periods of time throughout the day
• Weather Exposure: May involve exposure to inclement weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, or cold.
• Noise Levels: Moderate noise environment; hearing protection is required during certain tasks.
  
  

Schedule

• Position Type: Full-time Seasonal
• Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–6:00 pm.
• Weekend Work: Must be available to work at least two weekends per month (generally alternating Saturdays and Sundays).
• Overtime: Occasional overtime as workload dictates.
  
  

Skills You Will Need

• Retail Experience: Previous retail experience is preferred.
• Horticulture Knowledge: General knowledge of plants, plant care, and gardening practices or a willingness to learn.
• Operating Knowledge: Previous equipment operating experience (forklift, pallet jack, bobcat, etc.) or the ability to learn is required.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to manage tasks efficiently.
  
  

Benefits

The Bruce Company offers a competitive hourly wage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, disability, and retirement benefits for eligible employees, coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career.

Join our team of outdoor living experts and experience why many of our employees have chosen to make The Bruce Company their lifelong career. Visit us at www.brucecompany.com to learn more.

The Bruce Company is proud to be an Affirmative-Action Equal Opportunity Employer.