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Greenhouse Worker
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$31,885 / year median in Missouri
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description Job Title:
Distribution Greenhouse Worker Reports to:Distribution Greenhouse Supervisor Location:
St.Louis, MO/Distribution Greenhouses Company:
Baisch & Skinner, Inc.Full/Part Time:
Full Time Regular/Temporary:
Regular Company Description:
Baisch & Skinner is a wholesale floral distributor based in St. Louis, MO with six branch store locations throughout the Midwest. Importers of fresh cut flowers, permanent botanicals, decoratives, glassware, plants and floral supplies, Baisch & Skinner is a business-to-business distributor that serves the floral, design, and hospitality industries.Job Summary:
The Distribution Greenhouse Worker plays a vital role in maintaining the health and quality of plant inventory before it is shipped to branch stores or retailers. The role is physically demanding, fast-paced, and often seasonal.Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily plant care such as watering, spacing, and general upkeep.
- Unload, unpack, and help organize incoming plant shipments.
- Assist with preparing plants for store transfers and customer orders.
- Pull, pack, label, and prepare plants for shipment.
- Assist walk in customers as needed.
- Keep greenhouse work areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Support the team with general greenhouse tasks assigned.
- Perform light maintenance of the greenhouse and its grounds.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a nursery, greenhouse, or landscaping setting preferred but not required.
- Interest in plants, gardening, or hands-on work.
- Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
- Attention to detail for quality checks and inventory.
- Strong work ethic with a demonstrated customer service focus and a professional demeanor and appearance.
- Ability to multi-task and work as part of a team
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate seasonal heavy work volume.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Ability to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Capacity to stand and walk on concrete or uneven surfaces for an entire shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching overhead to maintain plants and organize inventory.
- Comfortable working in high heat and humidity within the greenhouse
- Ability to safely operate ladders, hand trucks, and cars to move inventory.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where order accuracy and speed are critical.