Production Specialist & Nursery Greenhouse Worker

YC Nurseries was founded in 1981 in Dallas, Texas and has since grown to become one of the largest ready plant producers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our two sales locations and delivery fleet make pick-up and delivery fast and efficient across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Job Title: Production Specialist & Nursery Greenhouse Worker

Summary: A Production Specialist & Nursery Greenhouse Worker is primarily responsible for operating the transplanter machine on the plug production line in Prosper. In addition, they will perform Production Tech and General Labor duties. When the production portion is done for the day/season they will transition to a Nursery Greenhouse Worker. They will be responsible for pulling customer orders and handling product transfers, general plant maintenance and organization, and basic greenhouse repair and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Equipment Operation: Plug Transplanter

· Learn the basic function and operation of the plug transplanter equipment.

· Monitor the operation of the transplanter, the plug trays and the soil trays to prevent damage to plugs and ensure correct planting.

· Organize the plug trays on carts according to supplier, variety and color.

· Feed the plug trays into the transplanter.

Production Responsibilities: Plug Production

· Retrieve plug trays from greenhouse.

· Feed empty trays into flat filler.

· Transplant plugs carefully into finished containers.

· Place planted flats onto carts.

· The transplanter machine only has an English language option, therefor must be able to read in English.

Yard Responsibilities:

· Perform basic greenhouse maintenance and repairs.

· Merchandise, maintain and organize plants and inventory.

· Unload shipments of tropical plants, hardgoods, etc.

· Scout for problems with plants, equipment and structures.

· Handle product transfers.

· Attend the annual Pesticide Worker Safety class.

Customer Service:

· Treat customers with kindness and respect while helping them find what they need.

· Communicate with the sales team regarding inventory quality and availability issues.

· Answer basic plant questions regarding growth habits, sun tolerance, etc.

· Pull orders for customer pick-ups and deliveries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Operating the transplanter machine only has an English language option. Are you able to read in the English language?

Experience:

• Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Prosper, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person