Seasonal Retail Planting Crew

Chalet • Wilmette, IL

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Chalet is a fourth generation, family owned retailer that has served our community for over 100 years. We sell a variety of products including outdoor plants, indoor plants, garden products, outdoor furniture, home and holiday decorations, and pet food/supplies.

We have an opportunity for a new team member who likes to work mostly outside in a very physical job. You’ll primarily be responsible for preparing our Nursery to be ready for the busy Spring season, with trees, shrubs and other plants ready for customers to purchase.

Requirements

• We're looking for helpful, hardworking and accountable people who can lift at least 40 pounds (75 pounds ideally).
• Being comfortable working actively and being on your feet for 8 or 9 hour shifts.
• Experience in retail, customer service, inventory, plant care or landscape preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous planting experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.
• Open availability during the week and the flexibility to work a sixth day as needed are a plus.
• We're open to candidates that would need to end sooner.

Responsibilities

• Unloading tree and shrub trucks.
• Setting up the Nursery yard.
• Unhealing the trees and shrubs that were put away for the winter.
• Planting purchases made by retail customers.
• Helping with deliveries as needed.

Benefits

• You would be eligible for sick pay and our employee discount.

What This Job Offers

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