Merrifield Garden Center Corp
Loading Dock - Gainesville Location
Merrifield Garden Center Corp, Manassas, Virginia, United States, 22110
Gainesville, Manassas, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob Description
Posted Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 4:00 AMAt Merrifield Garden Center, we strive to provide an unparalleled selection of the highest quality plants and gardening products. We are dedicated to continuous education and sharing our gardening guidance with employees and customers alike. Founded in 1971, Merrifield Garden Center is a family run, full-service garden center, nursery, and landscaping company with three locations in Northern Virginia and an extended family of over 600 employees.We are looking for friendly and reliable people to work as loaders at the loading dock at our Gainesville location. Since loading plants and gardening supplies is rather strenuous work that requires lifting heavier objects, candidates must be in good physical shape and be able to safely lift up to 75 lbs. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older as they will be trained on certain equipment to perform their duties.
Candidates must pay close attention to detail, since loaders are responsible for checking receipts and accurately loading the right number of each plant or product into each customer’s vehicle.
Some of the primary responsibilities of working as a loader include:Greeting all customers upon arrival at the loading dock.Answering customer questions about the various products that we carry at the loading dock.Reviewing all receipts and loading tickets carefully to ensure accuracy, making sure that they have been signed and dated by the cashier.Matching the items with the loading ticket to ensure no items are missed or loaded in error.Following proper handling and loading procedures to ensure safety for yourself, fellow staff member and the customer.Maintaining familiarity with other departments and staff members to effectively refer customers needing assistance to the correct department or person.Helping as needed in the store or nursery by restocking, pricing, watering and cleaning.Both full time and part time positions are available.
The ideal candidate must possess the following:Friendly, respectful, professional attitudeStrong customer service and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detail skillsAbility to stand or be physically active for hours at a timeAbility to lift and move plants and heavy bagged productsAbility to safely lift 75 lbs.Evening and weekend availability will be required.Merrifield Garden Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.Gainesville, Manassas, Virginia, United States of America
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Posted Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 4:00 AMAt Merrifield Garden Center, we strive to provide an unparalleled selection of the highest quality plants and gardening products. We are dedicated to continuous education and sharing our gardening guidance with employees and customers alike. Founded in 1971, Merrifield Garden Center is a family run, full-service garden center, nursery, and landscaping company with three locations in Northern Virginia and an extended family of over 600 employees.We are looking for friendly and reliable people to work as loaders at the loading dock at our Gainesville location. Since loading plants and gardening supplies is rather strenuous work that requires lifting heavier objects, candidates must be in good physical shape and be able to safely lift up to 75 lbs. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older as they will be trained on certain equipment to perform their duties.
Candidates must pay close attention to detail, since loaders are responsible for checking receipts and accurately loading the right number of each plant or product into each customer’s vehicle.
Some of the primary responsibilities of working as a loader include:Greeting all customers upon arrival at the loading dock.Answering customer questions about the various products that we carry at the loading dock.Reviewing all receipts and loading tickets carefully to ensure accuracy, making sure that they have been signed and dated by the cashier.Matching the items with the loading ticket to ensure no items are missed or loaded in error.Following proper handling and loading procedures to ensure safety for yourself, fellow staff member and the customer.Maintaining familiarity with other departments and staff members to effectively refer customers needing assistance to the correct department or person.Helping as needed in the store or nursery by restocking, pricing, watering and cleaning.Both full time and part time positions are available.
The ideal candidate must possess the following:Friendly, respectful, professional attitudeStrong customer service and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detail skillsAbility to stand or be physically active for hours at a timeAbility to lift and move plants and heavy bagged productsAbility to safely lift 75 lbs.Evening and weekend availability will be required.Merrifield Garden Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.Gainesville, Manassas, Virginia, United States of America
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