Acorn Farms Inc (EOE) is a Central Ohio based business, priding ourselves on creating distinctive nursery product. With over 40 years in the industry, Acorn Farms continues to expand, offering the highest quality shade and ornamental trees, container stock and shrub product. We proudly service a variety of industry leaders, ranging from the East Coast to the Midwest regions of the United States. We are looking for team-oriented enthusiasts who share our passion for plants!
Position Available:
Sales Associate, B&B Trees - Galena
Location:
Galena, OH
Summary:
We are a vibrant, growing, team-oriented company working with a diverse range of landscape professionals. The Sales Associate, B&B Trees position plays an integral part in the success of Acorn Farms. The main focus of the position is to provide an exceptional experience for all customers. This will include assisting drop-in customers with loading of B&B trees into their landscape trucks/trailers using a bobcat skid steer.
Responsibilities:
- Primary duty is assisting drop-in wholesale customers with loading of B&B trees into their landscape trucks/trailers using a bobcat skid steer
- Assisting, as needed, with uploading of inbound/outbound plant material
- Work with other crew membrs in the B&B tree department to maintain all B&B plant material. This could include pruning, potting up, tying treetops, and pinning on new burlap.
- Maintain a self-motivating, positive attitude. Be able to multi-task and have excellent communication skills (written/verbal). Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required.
Skills:
- 3-5 years experience in the green industry, base knowledge of deciduous and evergreen trees (Required)
- 1-2 years experience as a skid steer operator (Required)
- Possess good time management skills and be able to organize and prioritize while effectively working within scheduled time frames. (Required)
- Must be able to communicate clearly and quickly when instructions are given verbally or written. (Required)
- Physically must be able to stand/walk/sit for an extended period of time. Must be able to bend/twist and capable of lifting/pushing/pulling up to 100lbs. Job also requires you to work outside in all weather conditions: cold, hot, rain, and beautiful sunny days.
Schedule:
Full-time, year-round position, Monday-Friday 8:00 am. - 4:30 pm. Seasonal overtime is required, April/May/June 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. and will most likely include Saturday's during the busy season 8:00 am. - 2:00 pm.
Compensation:
Compensation is commensurate with experience. We believe in providing a surplus of opportunity and areas to grow! Bi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply. (Spanish) EOE
How to apply?
Fax or email resume to:
Acorn Farms Inc.
7679 Worthington Rd.
Galena, OH 43021
614-891-9348 phone
614-891-1002 fax
acornfarms@acornfarms.com
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