Monrovia Nursery Company
CA - Loading Craftsman (Construction)
At Monrovia we are dedicated to creating a more beautiful world by selecting and growing plants of superior quality. We know that creating a beautiful garden or landscape is about connecting to the beauty of nature. We use our hearts, minds, and hands to nurture plants for all types of landscapes. Our passion for plants, use of natural processes, and our years of experience result in plants that enable consumers to achieve a landscape of exceptional beauty and share in the joy that comes from creating healthy living spaces.
What You'll Do
You'll be involved in various duties on the loading team that may include:
Building racks that are used in our shipping process.
Locating the proper plants on the trailers and placing them on the conveyors or directly onto the shipping racks on truck.
Unloading returned plants as necessary.
Maintaining a clean and safe work area on the dock.
Assisting other departments as needed.
Who You Are
Ideally, you'll have experience working in agriculture.
You are open to feedback.
You enjoy working in a team environment and being supportive of co-workers.
You are able to work in inclement weather conditions, i.e. hot, cold, and rainy.
You have excellent driving skills and ideally, you'll have experience driving a tractor, forklift or heavy equipment.
Ideally, you'll have basic math, reading and writing skills.
You are open to working the following hours and extended hours, if needed: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday during the off-season and 7:00 am – 3:30 pm on Saturdays during the peak season, but starting hours may vary based on business need.
You are able to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly or 50+ pounds on occasion. You have full range of mobility in your upper and lower body, can reach overhead and work in various positions including stooping, standing walking, bending over, and squatting; can lift, pull and push materials, use hands and fingers to feel, handle plants or operate objects, tools or controls; are able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus, all with or without a reasonable accommodation.
How to Apply
You may apply on-line.
Internal candidate's may inquire with their coach.
If you have any questions about the job opportunity, please contact Socorro Denlay at sdenlay@monrovia.com or Vanessa Guzman at vanessa.guzman@monrovia.co at 559-564-0146 Ext 3214 or 3218.
Benefits at Monrovia
Overtime after 8 hours daily and after 40 hours per week.
When you participate in our 401(k) plan, you'll get a company match of up to 4%.
You will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
You'll earn paid vacation and sick time. (edit as necessary)
You'll be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.
At Monrovia, we not only grow the most beautiful plants – we also grow careers. Come grow with us.
Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.