Job Description
Job Description
Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.
Why Join Us?
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Greenhouse Associate to support daily greenhouse operations. This role involves hands-on plant care, maintaining plant health, organizing inventory, and assisting customers with plant selections and sales. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, has a passion for plants, and provides excellent customer service.
Pay for this Role: $15.16 - $16.50 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:Plant Care & Maintenance
- Water plants, trees, and shrubs according to established schedules.
- Monitor plant health and identify signs of pests, disease, or nutrient deficiencies.
- Prune, trim, deadhead, and transplant plants as needed.
- Apply fertilizers and other plant treatments under supervision.
- Maintain clean and organized growing areas.
Inventory & Organization
- Organize and rotate plant inventory to ensure healthy growth and attractive displays.
- Label plants accurately with pricing and care information.
- Receive, unload, and stock incoming plant shipments.
- Assist with seasonal resets and merchandising displays.
Customer Service & Sales Support
- Greet customers and provide knowledgeable assistance with plant selection and care.
- Answer questions regarding plant varieties, watering schedules, and maintenance.
- Support sales transactions and promote current specials.
- Maintain a clean and welcoming retail environment
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
- Interest in horticulture, gardening, or plant care preferred.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
- Friendly, customer-focused attitude.
- Prior retail or greenhouse experience is a plus but bot required.
Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.