Warehouse and Delivery Team Member

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Schedule: Includes Weekends & Seasonal Peak Hours

Company Overview:

Join the Operations Team at Farmer John’s Greenhouse!
Farmer John’s Greenhouse is a family-owned, high-end garden center, landscape design company, and boutique known for exceptional quality, service, and a team-oriented culture. We take pride in creating a supportive, fast-paced, and engaging work environment.

Job Purpose:

As a Warehouse & Delivery Team Member, you play a critical role in ensuring that products move efficiently from our warehouse to our customers’ homes and our retail floor. This role blends logistics, teamwork, and customer interaction, supporting both warehouse operations and delivery execution.

Why This Role Matters:

This position is essential to maintaining operational excellence across the business. You will ensure that deliveries are accurate, timely, and handled with care while supporting warehouse organization, safety, and efficiency. Your work directly impacts the customer experience, inventory accuracy, and overall flow of daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist delivery drivers with scheduled deliveries including patio furniture, grills, plants, trees, and shrubs
• Load, unload, inspect, and prepare delivery vehicles daily
• Ensure all items are accurate, secure, and delivery-ready
• Follow delivery routes, schedules, and all safety standards
• Support warehouse organization, cleanliness, and upkeep
• Assist with receiving, staging, and preparing inventory
• Help maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Drive company vehicles (pickup truck) for material pickups as needed
• Address customer questions or concerns professionally during deliveries
• Perform additional operational and warehouse tasks as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions

Preferred:

• Chauffeur’s license (not required)
• Forklift and pallet jack experience (or willingness to learn)
• Familiarity with delivery routing tools (e.g., Google Maps)

Core Skills & Competencies

Operational & Technical Skills

• Safe handling and transport of goods
• Basic tool knowledge (drills, saws, hand tools, etc.)
• Equipment operation and maintenance awareness
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Customer & Team Skills

• Strong customer service mindset
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support others
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused in challenging situations

Problem Solving & Execution

• Ability to follow step-by-step processes
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Critical thinking and adaptability in fast-paced environments

Work Schedule & Availability Expectations

• Frequent lifting, bending, standing, and repetitive movement
• Exposure to heat, cold, and outdoor conditions
• Work performed in warehouse, retail, and delivery environments
• Frequent interaction with team members and customers
• Use of protective equipment when required (strictly enforced)

What Success Looks Like

• Deliveries are accurate, on-time, and damage-free
• Warehouse is clean, organized, and operating efficiently
• Equipment and vehicles are maintained and handled properly
• Team members collaborate effectively and support one another
• Customers receive a professional and positive experience

Why Join Us?

Farmer John’s Culture
We operate like a team that supports one another, takes pride in our work, and delivers excellence to our customers. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are essential.

Thank you for your interest in working at Farmer John’s Home and Garden. We offer a uniquely beautiful workplace, competitive wages, and employee discounts. Our employees are part of a beloved, family owned, Michigan business that facilitates personal connection with nature and promotes well-being on every level. What’s more, Farmer John’s is an industry leader in our region, a growing business, and recognized for consistently giving back to the community that supports it.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in working at Farmer John’s Home and Garden. We offer a uniquely beautiful workplace, competitive wages, and employee discounts. Our employees are part of a beloved, family owned, Michigan business that facilitates personal connection with nature and promotes well-being on every level. What’s more, Farmer John’s is an industry leader in our region, a growing business, and recognized for consistently giving back to the community that supports it.