Nursery Yard Associate
Business Resources One
Wixom, MI (In Person)
$45,760 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Nursery Yard Associate Business Resources One Wixom, MI Job Details $21 - $23 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Outdoor work Full Job Description We are seeking a customer-focused Nursery Yard Associate to support daily outdoor wholesale operations and ensure a positive client experience. This hands-on role is essential for maintaining a clean, healthy, and highly organized nursery yard while providing friendly guidance and plant selection support to professional clients. Based in Wixom, MI , our client is a respected, multi-generational wholesale nursery serving licensed landscape contractors exclusively for over 50 years. Known for their deep roots in family bonds and tradition, they offer a highly stable, knowledgeable, and customer-first work environment where quality and integrity drive everything they do. Compensation & Benefits $21.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience Performance-based incentives Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Retirement Program Consistent schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, with seasonal Saturdays (7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. from April 1st to October 1st) Robust internal growth opportunities and the chance to build extensive plant and landscaping knowledge Responsibilities Assist customers with the selection, preparation, and safe loading of plant material into their vehicles. Provide expert, friendly guidance to clients regarding plant care and ongoing maintenance. Unload, process, and accurately organize incoming shipments to maintain an efficient inventory flow. Plant, pot, and maintain the health of container-grown shrubs, trees, and perennials through regular watering, pruning, and daily care. Assist the operational team with the careful harvesting and handling of field-grown trees. Uphold the cleanliness, safety, and overall organization of the outdoor nursery yard. Requirements Proven ability to work efficiently outdoors in all weather conditions within a fast-paced environment. Capability to safely and consistently lift heavy materials throughout the workday. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and exceptional attention to detail. Previous plant knowledge or experience in a landscaping/nursery environment is highly preferred, though not strictly required. Comfort operating heavy machinery or nursery equipment is an advantage (full training will be provided). Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is beneficial but not essential for consideration.