We have an opening for a full-time, year round *Sales Yard Assistant* at our Powells Point Landscape Distribution Center(LDC).
This is an *outside* position assisting with the care, maintenance and handling of plant material and other hard goods on the sales yard.
Interested candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on a regular basis and willing to work under various weather conditions.
Must have your own transportation to and from work.
Candidate needs to have:
* some knowledge of trees/shrubs/annuals and perennials preferred
* experience driving tractor, forklift and front end loaders
* good computer skills
* good oral and written communication skills
* attention to detail
* ability to work in a fast paced environment
* work in various weather conditions
* ability to lift and carry 40 pounds regularly
* valid NC Drivers License and good driving record preferred
* *good work ethic, dependable and on time*
*\*\*Prior nursery/farm/lawn maintenance experience preferred.
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*Responsibilities and Duties*
* Assist customers in loading plant material to include using specialized equipment to load large container items.
* Load mulch, top soil, stone and other hard goods for customers and deliveries.
* Unload trucks bringing in stock, new or re-wholesale plant material.
* Assist with watering, fertilizing, weeding and trimming.
* Assist with the planting and maintenance of the flowerbeds around the LDC.
* Assist with ground maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming, raking and sweeping.
* May be assigned in other areas or assist at another location as workload demands
*\*\*Must be willing to work 7:30 am - 4:30 pm , Monday - Friday(Position is Year Round)*
*Background check required for this position.
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*Benefits*
*Compensation:* $16.
00- $17.
50 per hour based on education and prior work experience.
Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance.
Paid time off, holidays, life insurance and 401K.
*\*\*\*Please send a current resume demonstrating that you have the qualifications requested to be considered for this position.
Resume needs to include current telephone number and email address.
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*\*\*\*Applications can be picked up at: 147 Fox Knoll Drive, Powells Point, NC 27966*
*Resume must be current and skills test completed to be considered for the position.
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Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.
00 - $17.
50 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
* nursery, garden center, lawn care: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Powells Point, NC 27966 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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