YARD PERSON (TEMPORARY/SEASONAL)

Yard Workers
Yard Workers are important members of the Star Nursery team. They are responsible for unloading and stocking all new plant material in a safe and efficient manner. They provide general plant upkeep & quality control and work outside in yard area of our stores.
Job Description:

Follows operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time service
Follows policies in the areas of operations techniques, materials usage.
Loading and unloading plant material
Operating a forklift
Product quality control
Product knowledge & Plant maintenance (watering, cleaning, pruning)
Stocking & Labeling
Store upkeep
Receiving, Stocking & Moving Merchandise
Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills:

Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan in short/ long term ranges
The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional
Strong ability to interact in a positive manner with varying types of customers, both retail and commercial
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong team player
Commitment to company values
Ability to follow directions as well as work independently to achieve goals and complete assigned tasks
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
Forklift experience (will train and in-house Certify for 18+ years of age)
Qualifications:

Effective and relevant work experience in lawn and garden center industry or equivalent
Honest and hard working
Must be able to work long hours (seasonal overtime available) in all types of weather conditions
Must be able to lift & move plant material
Must be able to pass a drug test (safety sensitive position)
Authorization to work in the United States
Physical Aspects of the job:

Frequently bending, twisting and rotating trunk, arms and legs
Standing 100% of the time/walking 99% of the time/climbing 10% of the time
Working with arms extended and bent constantly
Frequently moving parts and stock weighing up to 35 pounds, 10 to 50 feet
Occasionally moving parts and stock weighing up to 50 pounds; pushing and pulling
Constant gross hand and finger dexterity; frequently grasping and manipulating
Constant hand and eye coordination