At Smith Gardens, our business is growing: Growing annuals and perennials, growing our relationships with partners, growing our love of gardening, and growing our team’s passion and expertise in horticulture—all for the benefit of the consumers who love to garden.
Whether we are out in the greenhouses or working in the office, our Smith Gardens team is dedicated to delivering the healthiest plants on the market for the biggest impact on our partners’ shelves and in our customers’ gardens.
One of our Core Values is People: “We value and respect all people. We are focused on developing teams and growing the potential of individuals.” We encourage personal growth and continued education so that each member of our Smith Gardens family succeeds. We take as much care cultivating the ecosystem of our offices as we do our gardens. Achieving the quality we strive for in our products and culture is truly a team effort, and every role is vital.
Nurturing growth, collaboration and community is in our nature. Put down roots at any of our five locations and unearth your full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Moving Staff member to join our Moving Department. The Moving Staff position is responsible for supporting greenhouse operations by moving, organizing, and tracking plant material throughout the growing process. This role helps ensure crops are positioned correctly to maximize growing space, maintain plant quality, and support production schedules. The position requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment, and the physical ability to perform repetitive tasks in greenhouse conditions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Consolidate trays based on growing needs
- Operate overhead trolley to efficiently move plants
- Move empty and full tables throughout the greenhouse as directed by moving lead or supervisor
- With support from others- safely stack empty tables to consolidate space
- Unload seed trays onto tables
- Dump poor quality product as instructed by moving lead
- Operate hand-held scanner to scan all trays and tables
- Assist in other departments as needed Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders on CMMS.
COMPETENCIES
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing, in person, and via radio with all levels of staff.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
- Ability to distinguish different plant types
- Collaboration: Work well within teams and contribute positively to group tasks
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Detail and safety oriented
- Ability to work in a team environment and under deadlines
- Self-motivated
- Reliable and punctual
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work long hours as needed during busy season, including weekends.
- Continuously walk, stand, bend, as well as reaching overhead, and from side to
- side for long periods of time.
- Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
- Lift up to 50 pounds in an environment that is often hot
BENEFITS:
- 401K retirement plan options with employer match
- Sick Time
- Generous Employee Flower/Plant Discount Program
- Development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness program
- Fun employee events throughout the year
PAY RANGE: $17.65 – 18.65
Pay rate is determined by various components including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The pay rate is one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards vary by position and location.
To learn more about our company & view a more detailed job description, visit our website at smithgardens.com/careers.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Smith Gardens provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
