Loading Craftsman

We are seeking individuals who like working with their hands, are detail oriented, and enjoy being a part of a team. In this role, you will load our beautiful plants onto racks so they may be shipped to our customers throughout the country.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be involved in various duties on the loading team that may include:

• Building racks that are used in our shipping process.
• Locating the proper plants on the trailers and placing them on the conveyors or directly onto the shipping racks.
• Unloading returned plants as necessary.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area on the dock.
• Assisting other departments as needed.

Who You Are

• Ideally, you’ll have experience working in agriculture.
• You are open to feedback.
• You enjoy working in a team environment and being supportive of co-workers.
• You are able to work in inclement weather conditions, i.e. hot, cold, and rainy.
• You have excellent driving skills and ideally, you’ll have experience driving a tractor, forklift, or heavy equipment.
• Ideally, you’ll have basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• You are open to working extended hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday during the off-season and 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays during the peak but starting hours may vary based on business need.
• You are able to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly or 50 pounds on occasion. You have the full range of mobility in your upper and lower body, can reach overhead and work in various positions including stooping, standing walking, bending over, and squatting; can lift, pull, and push materials, use hands and fingers to feel, handle plants or operate objects, tools or controls; are able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus, all with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits at Monrovia

• Overtime after 48 hours per week.
• When you participate in our 401(k) plan, you’ll get a company match of up to 4%.
• You will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• You’ll 40 hours of Sick
• You’ll be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.

At Monrovia, we not only grow the most beautiful plants – we also grow careers. Come grow with us.

Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.