Puller
About The Position
The Puller is responsible for locating, selecting, and staging plant material to fulfill customer orders and transfers between Devil Mountain nursery locations. This role ensures that the correct plants are pulled according to order specifications, that plant quality standards are maintained, and that inventory is accurately tracked using company systems. Pullers work closely with Crew Leaders, Yard Management, and office staff to support efficient order fulfillment, maintain organized yard operations, and ensure plant material is handled carefully and prepared for customer pickup or delivery.
Requirements
- Ability to identify plant material and recognize quality and health standards.
- Ability to follow direction and work effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly with Crew Leaders, yard staff, and office personnel.
- Ability to safely operate basic nursery equipment including carts, tractors, or RTVs when assigned.
- Strong attention to detail when selecting plant material and fulfilling orders.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a nursery, landscape, or agricultural environment.
- Experience using handheld scanners or inventory tracking systems.
Responsibilities
- Identify plants accurately based on plant variety, size, quality, and health.
- Follow direction from Crew Leaders regarding which zones or areas to pull plant material from.
- Pull plant material that meets company quality standards and is acceptable for customer orders.
- Utilize the RF Smart scanner to confirm correct plant selection and maintain accurate inventory updates.
- Assist with manual picks, yard order builds, and front counter orders as needed.
- Reconcile discrepancies and ensure pulled material is properly reflected in inventory systems.
- Operate tractors, RTVs, or electric carts with trailers to move plant material throughout the nursery.
- Ensure plants have been watered before staging in Will-Call or delivery areas.
- Assist customers in the yard with locating plant material and loading plants when needed.
- Communicate with office staff and yard personnel regarding order status and pulling requests.
- Monitor radio communications and respond to requests from other departments as needed.
- Utilize and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE) and company equipment properly.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of nursery grounds to ensure safe conditions for employees, customers, and vendors.
- Handle nursery stock carefully and ensure plants are properly watered and placed in designated areas.
- Assist other nursery departments as needed.
- Support general yard operations and order fulfillment activities.
- Duties are subject to change at any time per management’s discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
