Loader I

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery • Fillmore, CA

1d • Onsite

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed