Garden Center Equipment Operator Suburban Lawn and Garden - 3.4 Lenexa, KS Job Details Part-time | Seasonal | Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Forklift Certification Outdoor work experience Moving Forklift Material handling equipment operation Full Job Description Suburban Lawn and Garden started in 1950 by the founder as a neighborhood lawn mowing business. In the seventy years since, Suburban has grown into a multi-faceted retail and wholesale organization dedicated to the principles of growing superior products, providing excellent service and delivering great value to its customers. Suburban operates a wide variety of equipment. The Garden Center Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating a forklift and bucket loader to load customer's vehicles, stock inventory and keep the outdoor Hardgoods area organized and customer-safe. This role supports daily stocking, seasonal resets, and customer load-outs of outdoor Hardgoods. This position will split time between operating and assisting customers with product questions.

Job Duties:

Support the sales floor as needed Operate forklift to unload and load trucks, move pallets, and stage product for stocking and customer pickup. Operate skid steer/Bobcat to handle and relocate bulk materials (soil, mulch, gravel, compost) and assist with outdoor yard tasks. Move, stack, and organize palletized garden center product (pavers, block, bagged soil/mulch, fertilizer, stone). Assist with customer load-outs (loading pallets/bulk materials into vehicles/trailers) following store safety policy. General housekeeping duties of work location. Assist customers with product questions and direct them to the right products/services. Assist in loading of bag good materials into customer vehicles. Training available. Qualifications & Requirements OSHA Forklift certification required (Will get certified at Suburban) Prior experience operating a forklift and skid steer/Bobcat preferred Strong safety focus and ability to work around customers and vehicles. Ability to work outdoors in heat/cold and changing weather conditions. Flexible availability during peak seasons (spring/fall), including weekends and overtime. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle bulky items with team/equipment assistance. Frequent standing/walking; bending, reaching, climbing on/off equipment. Comfortable working in outdoor yard environments (dust, noise, uneven surfaces).

Pay:

Based on exprience

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person