Green Goods Material Handler

Bruce Co • Middleton, WI

2d

About The Position

The Bruce Company is proud to be a local, family-run landscaping company that’s been in business for 70 years. We are passionate about achieving incredible results for our customers and offer an exciting and collaborative company culture where our employees grow along with our company.

Why Choose The Bruce Company?

Work/Life Balance: Enjoy work/life balance with weekly pay and year-round benefits.
Team-oriented: Learn and develop many new skills to help you succeed in your career.
Prestigious Work:
Work in one of the largest Garden Centers in Dane County.
Career Development:
Establish and develop your career with Southern Wisconsin’s leader in landscaping and Garden Centers

The Green Goods Material handler is responsible for performing tasks including organizing, moving and loading plants and plant material and assisting both internal and external customers thereby assuring exceptional customer service. This position operates equipment such as trucks, forklift, bobcat and/or pallet jack to effective move, load and unload materials and plants.

Requirements

• Retail Experience: Previous retail experience is preferred.
• Horticulture Knowledge: General knowledge of plants, plant care, and gardening practices or a willingness to learn.
• Operating Knowledge: Previous equipment operating experience (forklift, pallet jack, bobcat, etc.) or the ability to learn is required.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to manage tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to Retail Garden Center customers.
• Support for Greenery & Nursery Staff: Assist with the movement and organization of plant material, trees, and shrubs to support nursery operations.
• Green Goods Area Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked green goods area, including picking up and straightening rows of plants and adjusting signage placement as needed.
• Material Handling: Tag and pull sold materials to designated holding areas.
• General Cleanliness: Perform sweeping and general cleaning of green goods walkways and landscape material areas.
• Loading & Unloading: Load and unload materials and supplies, frequently lifting over 50 pounds.
• Plant Care: Ensure the health and longevity of plants through proper watering and pruning.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate trucks, chainsaws, forklifts, bobcats, and pallet jacks as required.
• Receiving & Stocking: Assist with unloading and stocking green goods from deliveries and ensuring proper organization.
• Order Fulfillment: Ensure timely pulling of tagged products for delivery and installation orders, while securing necessary paperwork.
• Winter Support: Participate in snow removal operations, including shoveling, salting, and using snow blowers or other equipment as needed.
• Delivery Services: May operate a company vehicle to deliver products and materials to customers.
• Workplace Organization: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times.
• Product Knowledge: Develop familiarity with products and materials sold through the retail garden center.
• Company Image & Standards: Uphold a professional company image that encourages repeat business from customers.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a secure work environment.

Benefits

• The Bruce Company offers a competitive hourly wage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, disability, and retirement benefits for eligible employees, coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed