Loader I
About The Position
Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking dependable Loader I team members to safely and accurately load plant material and trees onto company trucks for customer deliveries and inter-site transfers. Working under the direction of Yard Management, Loaders are responsible for ensuring proper weight distribution, load security, plant quality, and delivery readiness. This role plays a critical part in protecting product integrity and supporting safe transportation. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, safety awareness, physical stamina, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced yard environment.
Requirements
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to follow loading and weight distribution guidelines
- Physical ability to lift and move plant material
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Team-oriented mindset
Nice To Haves
- Nursery or landscape yard experience
- Experience with load securement and tarping
Responsibilities
- Load plant material and trees onto delivery trucks
- Ensure proper weight distribution and safe load configurations
- Tie down and tarp loads to meet safety standards
- Strategically load trucks to support multiple customer stops
- Verify correct plant material and quantities before departure
- Maintain quality control standards for outgoing product
- Hand-load smaller material and team-lift larger items as required
- Use basic hand tools including banding tools, hammers, and hand pruners
- Maintain yard cleanliness, organization, and safety
Benefits
- 401(k) with 4% company match (when eligible)
- Kaiser HMO and Anthem EPO medical plans (employer contribution provided)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and voluntary insurance options
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
