What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser 1 position at Altman Specialty Plants?
Summary:
Do you love working outdoors and have a passion for plants? Join Altman Plants, the industry leader in Garden Center service and nursery innovation! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to work at retail store locations, both as part of a team and independently. In this role, you will stock and display fresh plant material, unload plants from delivery racks, and maintain a sales-ready appearance for all plants and displays. You will also communicate regularly with coworkers, vendors, and retail associates.
We seek team members who embody our core values of Joy, Unity, Integrity, Consistency, Excellence, Growth, Accountability, and Respect every day. This role offers the chance to work in beautiful spring weather while embracing the unique challenges of varied seasonal conditions. We aim to provide flexible scheduling options that allow you to balance work with your personal life. Our paid training program is designed to help you build all the skills you need to succeed.
Who we are:
Altman Plants is a family-owned and privately held company, recognized for innovation, high-quality products, and creative sales programs. As one of the largest nurseries in the US, we partner with key retail customers nationwide. We are passionate about exceptional customer service, people development, and long-term growth. With operations in multiple states, there are opportunities for growth and relocation. We are the world’s #1 supplier of cacti and succulents, and we also grow a diverse range of annuals, perennials, and shrubs. Since 1975, we have been dedicated to saying yes to our customers and making garden centers beautiful every day!
Key Responsibilities:
- Stock and display fresh plant material in garden centers from our delivery racks.
- Help maintain a sales-ready appearance for all plants and displays.
- Work and communicate cooperatively with coworkers, vendors and retail associates.
- Remove and dispose of non-sellable plants.
- Assist in performing inventory cycle counts.
- Assist with resets, building displays, and special events.
- Adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.
- Keep work areas clean and safe.
- Use various tools such as pallet jacks, pruners, ladders, and more.
- Work assigned schedules, including weekends and holidays.
- Ensure empty delivery racks are ready and available for pickup
Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and teamwork skills and the ability to work unsupervised at times.
- Communicate well with customers, coworkers, managers and store personnel
- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Comfortable working in various weather conditions.
- Proof of Driver’s License and Auto Insurance
- Reliable transportation to and from assigned stores.
- Clean DMV driving record
- Proficiency with mobile apps for clocking in/out and task completion.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent standing, walking, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
- Pushing of loaded and empty delivery racks daily
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and standing for long periods.
Work Environment:
- Budgeted hours vary by season and are affected by weather and sales demands
- Outdoor work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
- Exposure to dust, soil, wind, uneven pavement and moving mechanical parts.
- Moderate noise levels.
Benefits
- 30/60/90 Day Earn Green Bonus
- Cell phone stipend
- Paid training
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Accident & Hospital Indemnity
- Employee assistance program
- Growth opportunities
Altman Specialty Plants, LLC is committed to fair-chance hiring practices. Background checks may be conducted after a contingent job offer of employment has been extended and accepted. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history information during the application or interview process. Human Resources will provide instructions regarding any required screening as part of the post-offer hiring process.
Apply to join our team and help make garden centers beautiful every day!