Job Title: Distribution Greenhouse Worker
Reports to: Distribution Greenhouse Supervisor
Location: St. Louis, MO/Distribution Greenhouses
Company: Baisch & Skinner, Inc.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Company Description: Baisch & Skinner is a wholesale floral distributor based in St. Louis, MO with six branch store locations throughout the Midwest. Importers of fresh cut flowers, permanent botanicals, decoratives, glassware, plants and floral supplies, Baisch & Skinner is a business-to-business distributor that serves the floral, design, and hospitality industries.
Job Summary: The Distribution Greenhouse Worker plays a vital role in maintaining the health and quality of plant inventory before it is shipped to branch stores or retailers. The role is physically demanding, fast-paced, and often seasonal.
Responsibilities:
· Assist with daily plant care such as watering, spacing, and general upkeep.
· Unload, unpack, and help organize incoming plant shipments.
· Assist with preparing plants for store transfers and customer orders.
· Pull, pack, label, and prepare plants for shipment.
· Assist walk in customers as needed.
· Keep greenhouse work areas clean, organized, and safe.
· Support the team with general greenhouse tasks assigned.
· Perform light maintenance of the greenhouse and its grounds.
· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· High School diploma or equivalent
· Previous experience in a nursery, greenhouse, or landscaping setting preferred but not required.
· Interest in plants, gardening, or hands-on work.
· Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
· Attention to detail for quality checks and inventory.
· Strong work ethic with a demonstrated customer service focus and a professional demeanor and appearance.
· Ability to multi-task and work as part of a team
· Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate seasonal heavy work volume. Some weekends may be required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
· Ability to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
· Capacity to stand and walk on concrete or uneven surfaces for an entire shift.
· Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching overhead to maintain plants and organize inventory.
· Comfortable working in high heat and humidity within the greenhouse
· Ability to safely operate ladders, hand trucks, and cars to move inventory.
· Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where order accuracy and speed are critical.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Plant identification: 1 year (Preferred)
- Greenhouse: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
