CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Shipping Department: Plant Packaging

Overview:  As a plant packager you will follow a pick-list of plants that have been purchased for mail order and place them in boxes to be shipped.  You will gather the plants, make sure the order is correct and properly package them for shipping.

Requirements: 

• Ability to be on your feet all day in a non climate controlled environment
• Lift up to around 40 lbs
• Follow details
• Plant knowledge is helpful but not required

Time: The job will begin mid April and go through mid June – early July.  Work hours will be Monday – Thursday 9-5.  Some Fridays may be needed as necessary.

Shipping Department: Order Organizer/Plant Puller

Overview: Organize the orders that are shipping for the day and grouping them together for the boxers.  Will require going out into the greenhouses to fetch plants that are not already gathered.

Requirements:

• Detailed plant knowledge not required but basic visual recognition would be very helpful
• Ability to be on feet all day and walk a moderate distance
• Detail oriented to follow a list and make sure it is correct

Time:  Early April to late June – early July.  Monday through Thursday 9 – 5 and some Fridays may be required as necessary.

Annual Floor: Customer Assistance

Overview:  Greet customers and find out if they need assistance.  Help them determine what plants would work the best for their situation, help them locate plants in the greenhouse, help them design containers, assist them carrying or reaching items out of their reach.  This job is about assisting our customers, not working around plants.

Requirements: 

• Ability to walk and be on your feet all day in a non climate controlled environment
• Lift up to around 40 lbs
• Outgoing and enjoy interacting with people.
• Annual plant knowledge is helpful but not required

Time: The job will begin late April and go through early July.  Saturdays are required.

Perennial Floor: Customer Assistance

Overview:  Greet customers and find out if they need assistance.  Help them determine what plants would work the best for their situation, help them locate plants in the greenhouse, instruction on planting, assist them carrying or reaching items out of their reach.  Cleaning, pruning and keeping the perennial area neat and organized.

Requirements: 

• Ability to walk and be on your feet all day in a non climate controlled environment
• Lift up to around 40 lbs
• Outgoing and enjoy interacting with people.
• Perennial plant, tree and shrub knowledge would be a plus

Time: The job will start in end of April or beginning of May and run through September with possibility of longer position for the right candidate.

Retail Sales Associate

Overview:  Retail Sales Team Member

Requirements:

• Ability to stand on feet all day in a non climate controlled environment
• Ability to lift around 40 lbs
• Basic understanding of using a computer
• Ability to get along well with others
• Desire to learn about plants
• Design and setting up store displays 

Time:  Positions open to start early March Looking for 2 -3 full time people.  Open year round : longer hours in busy seasonal times.

Stepping stone to retail managment

Cashier

Overview:  Seasonal Cashier and Carryout Position

Requirements:

• Ability to stand on feet all day in a non climate controlled environment
• Ability to lift around 40 lbs
• Basic understanding of using a computer
• Ability to get along well with others
• Friendly, outgoing personality a plus

Time:  Seasonal postion mid April or early May through mid July.  Some availabilty for all summer work.