MNI D Operations Lead Marietta

MCCORKLE NURSERIES INC•Marietta, GA

7d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level leadership position focuses on plant care, nursery maintenance, loading outbound trucks, and unloading inbound products. The Operations Lead provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers, supports and guides the operations team, and carries out directions from the Nursery Manager and Branch Manager. The role is based in Marietta, Georgia, and is full-time.

Requirements

High school diploma, secondary diploma, or equivalent desired.
Ability and desire to complete work correctly the first time and take pride in work.
Friendly, outgoing, cheerful, and professional demeanor.
Strong verbal communication skills and fluent English.
Current state-issued driver's license and active DOT health card.
Ability to accurately maintain and submit driver logs.
Ability and desire to learn plant names and locations in the yard.
At least one year of safe driving record.
Ability to find locations on a map or other device and plot routes.
Ability to work a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, including early mornings, after business hours, and occasional weekend deliveries.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods and repeatedly lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Previous experience driving a 26-foot straight truck.

Responsibilities

Carry out directives from the Nursery Manager and Branch Manager.
Lead by example and provide inspiration and guidance to the operations team.
Receive, unload, count, position, and maintain plants and related materials on the sales yard.
Serve customers in the yard and build relationships with customer foremen and crews.
Use radio communication with the sales office.
Select and stage customer orders as directed by branch management and sales staff.
Care for plants by spacing, jamming, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, watering, and taking other measures to keep them healthy.
Load sales orders onto trucks for delivery or pickup, maintain accurate paperwork, and audit materials during loading and unloading.
Lead operational initiatives to improve productivity and track quality at the source.
Promote safe work practices and behaviors among the operations team.
Operate and maintain company-owned, leased, or rented vehicles and other equipment in accordance with OSHA standards.
Perform other duties as required.