Job Summary                                                                                                                                                                                   

As a Retail Yard Utility Operator at Moon Valley Nurseries, you will play a versatile role in supporting various aspects of nursery operations and customer service. Your responsibilities will include performing a range of tasks such as equipment maintenance, yard organization, and customer assistance. This position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the retail yard.

Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week, OVERTIME ELIGIBLE

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holidays

 Key Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                          

• Assist with organizing and maintaining the nursery yard to ensure a clean, orderly, and attractive appearance. This may involve communicating plant material waste, rearranging plants, trees, and other merchandise, as well as cleaning and tidying up the yard area.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair tasks on nursery equipment, including vehicles, forklifts, and hand tools. Ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition and safe to use.
• Assist with loading and unloading plants, trees, and other nursery products into a variety of vehicles. Provide friendly and helpful customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Provide assistance to customers and colleagues by loading and unloading plants, trees, and other nursery products into a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, trailers, and vans
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while performing tasks in yard such as, proper lifting techniques, operating equipment, handling merchandise, and ensuring a safe environment for customers and colleagues.
• Demonstrated availability to work any day of the week.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities                                                                                                                 

• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Previous experience with operating power tools, hand tools, and other equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and safety protocols.

Education                                                                                                                                                                                          

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

 Physical requirements/Working Conditions                                                                                                                

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