Greenhouse Shipping​/Receiving

Supports greenhouse shipping by preparing, scanning, loading, transporting, and verifying live plant orders. Operates assigned equipment, which may include a Cushman, hi-lo, hand jack, carts, and company box truck.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare, strip, scan, stage, and load live plant orders for shipment.
• Follow shipping processes, customer requirements, and order instructions.
• Move product between greenhouse and shipping areas using approved equipment.
• Operate company box truck as assigned to transport plants, supplies, or materials.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload products safely to prevent damage.
• Complete basic vehicle checks and report vehicle, equipment, or delivery concerns.
• Verify plant quality before shipping.
• Assist with sorting, planting, taking cuttings, or other plant processing tasks as needed.

• This position will assist with directing temp agricultural workers as needed.
• May assist with training or guiding seasonal employees as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, related experience/training, or equivalent combination.
• Able to obtain required authorization to operate company equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required when assigned to drive a box truck.

• Spanish and English bilingual fluency required.
• Able to read and follow simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Able to communicate clearly in one-on-one and small group settings.

• Able to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Able to apply basic math to money, weight, volume, and distance.

• Able to follow detailed but straightforward written or verbal instructions.
• Able to solve routine problems in standard work situations.

• Able to use or learn inventory software, handheld scanners, and product tracking tools.
• Able to safely operate assigned equipment and company vehicles after training or authorization.

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and handle plant product, trays, boxes, carts, and materials.
• Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and enter or exit vehicles or equipment.
• Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Requires vision abilities needed to inspect product and operate safely.
• Works around moving mechanical parts and active greenhouse or shipping areas.
• May work in wet, humid, hot, cold, outdoor, or loud conditions.

• Dependable, safety minded, accurate, and able to follow instructions.
• Able to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced shipping environment.
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Option to Purchase additional Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discounts on Company Products
• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Medical Leave (PML)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Incentive Program
• Employee Events
• Education Reimbursement
• On-site Financial and Mental Health Counseling Services

Walters Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.