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Jim Melka Garden Center

Garden Center Yard Laborer

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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.

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Garden Center Yard Laborer Jim Melka Garden Center - 5.0 Mokena, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $20 - $22 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Store discount 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Customer service Merchandising Moving Groundskeeping Retail sales Agricultural sales Full Job Description Do you enjoy working outside? Would you like to work in a family owned, community enhancement driven company that has been growing strongly in the industry since 1988? If so, then Melka Garden is the right job for you. Currently, Garden Center Yard Laborer (full or part-time) positions are available in our Garden Center Department.
The position entails:
Receiving, displaying, maintaining, and selling a wide variety of plant material and other products. Also includes loading products for customers and working with other colleagues to ensure the cleanliness and integrity of the property.
  • Must be friendly, patient, have a strong work ethic and communication skills
  • Must be able to multi-task, have good short term memory skills to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Have a desire to improve your work performance and move up in a family owned company.
  • Eager to work with the general public and contractors in a retail and wholesale sales environment
  • Must be able to handle flexible hours.
  • Must be able to lift plants and bagged products of varying weights and sizes.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 45.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Store discount
Experience:
Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Merchandising:
1 year (Preferred) Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person