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ABOUT DEVIL MOUNTAIN
From Seedling to Fully Grown
Devil Mountain began as a seedling in Northern California in 1995. What began as a wholesale brokerage of horticulture, the company has since opened its own growing grounds and is flourishing by recently expanding into Southern California.
Procuring Our Garden
At Devil Mountain, we believe it is our responsibility to provide excellent service, expert product knowledge, and deliver the highest quality plants. Everything we do is about helping our customers succeed. We are committed to stocking, growing, and sourcing the widest variety of plants to the landscape trade while establishing ourselves as the finest wholesale nursery in the country.
Our Roots
Our employees are our roots. We tend for and produce the highest quality plants, but we also make sure every branch of the company is set up for success. Here at Devil Mountain, we foster a welcoming, rewarding, supportive and positive work environment. We encourage communication at every level and recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to our employees, and it is our goal to provide career-building skills that will last a lifetime.
Blooming Flowers
Why work for Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery? In August of 2022, Devil Mountain was certified as a “Great Place to Work” by greatplacetowork.com. Over 90% of surveyed employees stated:
- Felt welcomed when hired.
- Proud of their work and are happy to tell others where they work.
- Given all the necessary resources and equipment to do their job successfully.
- Executives fully embody the best characteristics of the company.
BENEFITS OFFERED
401(K) with company matching of 4% once eligible.
HMO and EPO Health plans with Kaiser and Anthem, employer pays portion of premium.
Basic Life Insurance provided by employer.
Dental, Vision and other voluntary insurances offered.
Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay offered.
NURSERY OPERATIONS SUPPORT - SALES SUPPORT / DISPATCH
The Nursery Operations Support role assists in various Sales, Dispatch, administrative and inventory operations. This key employee is well versed in selling to our customers, back-office processes, and serves as a liaison to General Managers overseeing multiple sites without Office Managers. This employee may also cover for, close in proximity, sites who need a fill in various positions.
Primary Responsibilities Vary by Site but Are Not Limited To:
• Responsible for answering phones and transferring calls on the RingCentral.com platform.
• Supports the Sales Team by completing estimates and orders as needed
• Fills in for Front Counter Sales ringing up customers as needed
• Processing stock transfers for stores for either the Southern Sales yards
• Scheduling and routing of customer orders on company delivery trucks or common carriers. Determines truck loads, routes, and driver assignments.
• Uses company dispatching software to schedule and route delivery orders
• Works closely with drivers who are typically under the supervision of the Yard Manager, helps ensure drivers are in compliance with their driver certificates and Company requirements.
• Maintains communication between salespeople, loading crew and drivers in regard to order changes, etc.
• Sets up the Tangerine Fleet Safety Software for new drivers, reviews various reports to ensure daily inspections are being performed, etc.
• Calling customers with ETAs and other various Dispatch responsibilities
• Helps the General Manager with projects for various departments as needed
• Assists with various administrative functions and projects as needed including scanning, filing, faxing, copying, cash management, and daily deposits
• Assist with various inventory functions including printing plant labels, completing stock counts, and completing transfer paperwork
Experience and other requirements:
• Office or Customer Service Experience of two years or more desired
• Experience working in a nursery, in the landscape industry, or a related field a plus
• Ability to speak and write Spanish a plus
• Constant attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Point of Sale, Dispatch, Inventory Management software, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
Job Specifications:
This is an “in office” position, no work from home option available except for short-term exceptions that require approval by upper management. Must be able to remain in stationary position of either sitting or standing. Gross grasping and use of hands and fingers required.
