Nursery Person- Nursery Wholesale 

 Union Position  

Bachman’s is committed to creating a caring environment while inspiring a passion for bringing beauty to life.

Are you looking for steady, full-time, unionized employment with great benefits? Do you want to work for a company that cares about its employees? Are you looking for a positive work environment and a team atmosphere? Don’t wait, apply now!

POSITION DUTIES:

• Provide work direction and training to Assistant Nursery Person, Nursery Helpers, and seasonal employees. 
• Direct and/or perform product-receiving operations. 
• Assemble and load internal and external customers order with product that meets the customer and Bachman's expectations. 
• Operate nursery equipment including skid loaders, forklifts, flattops, etc. as needed.
• Recognize and perform maintenance and repair on nursery equipment, irrigations systems, and facilities. 
• Perform pest control duties to include chemical pesticide applications for insects and disease. Follow all safety precautions and procedures. Maintain accurate records of applications.
• Direct and/or perform all cultural practices including: irrigation, trimming, fertilizing, spacing, heeling, product restocking, weeding, winterizing and others as directed.
• Work with management regarding site layout and operations. 
• Maintain accurate records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner as directed.
•  Perform all duties including those of lower classifications, in an efficient and safe manner. 
• Assist in other areas as directed. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years experience in a nursery/landscape production setting or two years experience as an Assistant Nursery Person at Bachman's. 
• Minimum 1 year experience in a leadership position. 
• Must be able to operate a variety of nursery equipment possibly including farm tractor, skid loader, forklift, front-end loader, tree spade, semi-tractor/trailer, and others as required. 
• Must be willing to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis and 100lbs on an occasional basis. 
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions year round. 
• Job requires periods of standing/bending for extended amounts of time. 

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance eligible 
• Health Savings Account/PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(K)
• ID Watchdog
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO
• Paid Holidays (6/year)