Seasonal Order Picker

Objective:

Be a part of the order fulfillment team and help with all duties ensuring Pizzo Nursery maintains high customer quality and expectations. Responsible for carrying out all aspects of the order process from pulling, staging, and accuracy in quality under the direction of the Order Fulfillment Manager.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Pull orders throughout season
• Consolidate & re-blocking crops
• Load orders onto shipping racks and onto truck
• Work the boxing line on shipping days
• Constant communication with Order Fulfillment Manager and Inventory Coordinator of crop conditions
• Assist Order Fulfillment Manager in other tasks

Other Nursery Responsibilities:

• Join production team to accomplish any tasks when needed
• Learn native plants and their special qualities
• Facility upkeep and organization
• Over-wintering tasks

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Ability to work outside in inclement weather
• Attention to detail and instructions
• Ability to multi-task
• Willing to work independently and as a team
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Work 40+ hours a week

Safety:

Safety is always Pizzo's number one goal.  As an employee, you have a legal right to a safe and healthy workplace.  At Pizzo, you may be asked to read the workplace safety and health posters and comply with all applicable OSHA and Illinois safety standards.  Our employees follow all lawful employer safety and health rules and regulations, and wear/use the required protective equipment while working.  Employees are to report hazardous conditions to the

employer, report any job-related injury or illness and report any near misses to the employer.  You may be asked to join our health and safety committee, provide guidance on site from an H/S perspective or render first aid.  Each one of us shares the responsibility of making sure everyone goes home to their family’s safe daily. 

Please Note:

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice. This position is non-exempt based on FLSA laws. The Pizzo Group uses E-Verify and third-party background check services during the hiring process.

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our team works together Respectfully & Cooperatively with Enthusiasm & Integrity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person