Yard Inventory Assistant

The Yard Inventory Assistant supports the Inventory/Purchasing Manager and Yard Manager in receiving plants (including unloading semis), storing and maintaining plants, and assembling plant material orders. This is a great opportunity to learn the inner workings of a successful, large-scale nursery with the added bonus of gaining hands-on plant knowledge. If you like continuously learning and developing your skills, this is the position for you.

• Full-time, seasonal employment
• (March-November), 8-10 hours per day plus Saturdays in Spring
• Saturdays are scheduled as needed

• Assist the Inventory/Purchasing Manager
• Receive and store plant material, including unloading semis and storing material in holding yards
• Maintaining plants in the holding yard, including plant labeling, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, and watering/irrigation setup
• Assemble orders for landscape, retail and wholesale departments as needed
• Assist other departments as requested

• A horticulture degree is a plus, but not required. We will train you.
• Experience with ornamental plants is a must
• Candidates must be reliable team players with a strong work ethic, and be attentive to detail and quality.
• A strong interest in plants and the green industry.
• Required to be a productive, self-motivated worker
• Capable of fast-paced repetitive work
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds

Johnson’s Nursery, Inc. offers competitive compensation with the following perks after completion of probationary period for qualified employees:

• 401k after completion of a probationary period, with discretionary company match
• Paid vacation and holidays for qualified employees
• Health and dental insurance for qualified employees
• Flexible hours, depending on workload and projects
• Plant material discounts, company logo apparel allowance
• Room for professional development

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please continue on to the application and questionnaire.