Seasonal Lawn and Garden Associate

Job Details

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: As a Lawn and Garden Associate you will play a crucial role in maintaining customer satisfaction and keeping the Garden Center clean. You will be responsible for assisting customers in locating and purchasing materials, as well as providing product information and recommendations.

Pay for this Role: $15.00 depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and provide appropriate product recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and organized store appearance.
• Receive, stock, and price merchandise according to company standards.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and returns in a timely and efficient manner.
• Stay updated on industry trends and product knowledge to effectively assist customers.
• Help customers load product.
• Label and update signage.
• Assemble products.
  
  

Desired Skills, Knowledge, & Qualifications

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Friendly outgoing personality.
• Able to lift 50-100lbs continuously.
• Self motivated and punctual.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Forklift experience or willing to learn.
  
  

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.