What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garden Center Merchandiser, Full Time/Seasonal position at DAN & JERRYS GREENHOUSES)?
Garden Center Merchandiser
Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses is currently seeking to hire Seasonal Retail Garden Center
Merchandisers to work in the West Des Moines and Ankeny Costco Garden Centers from April 1 - May 17, 2026. This is an hourly position working Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday.
Love plants? If so, come work for us!
We are looking for trustworthy people to work in West Des Moines and Ankeny Costco Garden Centers retail locations. If you are looking for a seasonal position, enjoy physical work, working with plants, are creative, and want to work for a growing company, apply now to join our team! We will train motivated individuals.
Job Duties (comprehensive, but not limited to):
- Creating and maintaining plant displays
- Ability to communicate with Territory Manager daily concerning conditions in garden center
- Assist garden center staff
- Maintain and set garden center signage.
- Unload plants from trucks and carts
- Display plants by varieties, color, categories, price, and sun requirements
- Able to push, pull carts and lift plant trays and pots – Up to 50lbs
- Watering plants when needed
- Utilize Dan and Jerry’s online inventory system to account for unsellable product
- Dispose of unsellable plant material
- Other tasks as deemed necessary to the success of garden center
Benefits:
- Cell phone allowance
- Work independently
- Work outdoors
- Growing company
- Be a member of an awesome family-owned company
- Great pay
- A fast-paced environment
- Knowledgeable associates
- Paid training
- A great working environment where you are truly an appreciated member of the team
SAFETY:
- Safety is a top priority at Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses, you will take an active leadership role in promoting a safe working culture. We want all employees, customers, and guests to Arrive Safe, Be Safe and Leave Safe.
ABOUT US:
Dan and Jerry’s is an independently owned and operated company dedicated to growing premium live good products for garden center retailers from Montana to New York. In partnership with Bailey Nursery’s, Dan and Jerry’s Greenhouses grows and delivers annuals, perennials, and container products to our valued customers.
Qualifications:- Excellent Customer Service
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, flexible with work hours, and willing to be available when necessary
- MUST be trustworthy with a willingness to learn
- MUST have a cell phone & a valid email address for work purposes. Cell phone allowances will be provided
- Candidates must be able to work independently and have a positive and professional attitude.
- Attention to detail
- Plant knowledge is a plus. But don’t worry, we will train.