Nursery Associate

General Purpose:

The Nursery Associate provides customer-friendly service to our valuable customers and provides the quality products that Adams is known for. This means fulfilling customer requests, keeping all displays stocked and organized, keeping the yard clean, and being the primary line for quality control in the department.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Nursery Manager, Nursery Assistant Manager, Nursery Supervisor

Job Description:

• Ensure that customers receive the best customer service by providing friendly, polite, and knowledgeable service
• Greet customers personally and thank them appreciatively for shopping at Adams
• Be the primary line for quality control: look for packaging issues, and be vigilant about quality and presentation of all products put out for sale
• Keep all areas of the nursery yard clean and organized
• When a customer needs assistance, give the customer priority over the task at hand
• Make sure displays are kept fully stocked and organized with correct signage
• Sow, thin, weed, transplant, move plants, water, apply fertilizers/ chemicals, pot plants
• If assigned, receive and unload materials from trucks, u-boats and carts and inspect
• Experience with outdoor plants/trees preferred but willing to train the right candidate
• Ability to learn about plants
• If assigned, train new associates
• Operate the register
• Fix water system
• Maintain equipment
• Answer plant care questions in person and over the phone; help with plant selection
• Load cart and/or vehicle for the customer
• Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas
• If assigned, drive forklift
• If assigned, holiday wreath making

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50-80 lbs.
• Must be able to operate forklift if certified
• Must be able to use materials to maintain a clean yard
• Must be able to squat, climb and bend
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to stand for most of the shift

Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

• Drive equipment safely
• Write out credit slips
• Must have good dexterity skills
• Math skills
• Plant knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and managers
• Room for advancement

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore subject to change. I understand that other responsibilities may be required. I understand and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.