Loader I

Loader I Location:

Fillmore Schedule:

Full-Time |

Outdoor Yard Role Compensation:

$16.90 - $18.00 (depending on experience) The Role Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking dependable Loader I team members to safely and accurately load plant material and trees onto company trucks for customer deliveries and inter-site transfers. Working under the direction of Yard Management, Loaders are responsible for ensuring proper weight distribution, load security, plant quality, and delivery readiness. This role plays a critical part in protecting product integrity and supporting safe transportation. Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, safety awareness, physical stamina, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced yard environment. What You'll Do Load plant material and trees onto delivery trucks Ensure proper weight distribution and safe load configurations Tie down and tarp loads to meet safety standards Strategically load trucks to support multiple customer stops Verify correct plant material and quantities before departure Maintain quality control standards for outgoing product Hand-load smaller material and team-lift larger items as required Use basic hand tools including banding tools, hammers, and hand pruners Maintain yard cleanliness, organization, and safety What You Bring Required Strong safety awareness and attention to detail Ability to follow loading and weight distribution guidelines Physical ability to lift and move plant material Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions Team-oriented mindset Preferred Nursery or landscape yard experience Experience with load securement and tarping Work Environment & Expectations This is a physically demanding outdoor role performed in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain. Work is conducted on uneven ground surfaces with extensive standing and walking required.

Physical requirements include:

Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders Lifting up to 50 lbs (75% of the time) Team lifting up to 100 lbs (25% of the time) Frequent gross grasping and use of hands and fingers PPE is required as applicable. If you're a safety-focused team member who takes pride in accurate loading, plant quality, and supporting successful deliveries, we'd like to speak with you. Benefits 401(k) with 4% company match (when eligible) Kaiser HMO and Anthem EPO medical plans (employer contribution provided) Basic Life Insurance Dental, Vision, and voluntary insurance options Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay Why Devil Mountain? Founded in Northern California in 1995, Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery has grown from a small horticultural brokerage into one of the leading wholesale nurseries in the region, with growing grounds and selling locations across Northern and Southern California. We are committed to delivering the highest quality plants, expert product knowledge, and exceptional service to the landscape trade. Everything we do is focused on helping our customers succeed. Our employees are our roots. We foster a supportive, team-oriented, and performance-driven environment where accountability matters, commitments are honored, and strong work ethic is recognized. We invest in developing our people and building careers that grow alongside the company. Employment Eligibility Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete Form I-9 and participate in the E-Verify employment eligibility verification process. Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Page Break