ABOUT DEVIL MOUNTAINFrom Seedling to Fully Grown Devil Mountain began as a seedling in Northern California in 1995. What began as a wholesale brokerage of horticulture, the company has since opened its own growing grounds and is flourishing by recently expanding into Southern California. Procuring Our Garden At Devil Mountain, we believe it is our responsibility to provide excellent service, expert product knowledge, and deliver the highest quality plants. Everything we do is about helping our customers succeed. We are committed to stocking, growing, and sourcing the widest variety of plants to the landscape trade while establishing ourselves as the finest wholesale nursery in the country. Our Roots Our employees are our roots. We tend for and produce the highest quality plants, but we also make sure every branch of the company is set up for success. Here at Devil Mountain, we foster a welcoming, rewarding, supportive and positive work environment. We encourage communication at every level and recognize the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to our employees, and it is our goal to provide career-building skills that will last a lifetime. Blooming Flowers Why work for Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery? In August of 2022, Devil Mountain was certified as a Great Place to Work by greatplacetowork.com. Over 90% of surveyed employees stated:
- Felt welcomed when hired.
- Proud of their work and are happy to tell others where they work.
- Given all the necessary resources and equipment to do their job successfully.
- Executives fully embody the best characteristics of the company.
BENEFITS OFFERED 401(K) with company matching of 4% once eligible. HMO and EPO Health plans with Kaiser and Anthem, employer pays portion of premium. Basic Life Insurance provided by employer. Dental, Vision and other voluntary insurances offered. Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay offered. DISPATCH AND NURSERY OPERATIONS SUPPORT The Nursery Operations Support role assists in various administrative, dispatch, field and inventory operations. This employee may also cover for, close in proximity, sites who need a fill in various positions. Responsibilities for Dispatch:
- Scheduling and routing of customer orders on company delivery trucks or common carriers. Determines truck loads, routes, and driver assignments.
- Uses company dispatching software to schedule and route delivery orders
- Updates and prints orders for upcoming deliveries to provide to drivers (Driver Packets)
- Works closely with drivers who are typically under the supervision of the Yard Manager, helps ensure drivers are in compliance with their driver certificates and Company requirements.
- Sets all internal drivers start times, direct drivers where to return at the end of the day
- Assists in ensuring new drivers meet all compliance requirements before they go on route.
- Maintains communication between salespeople, loading crew and drivers in regard to order changes, etc.
- Coordinates with Yard Management the equipment needs in the yards (i.e. trailer movement) and product backhauls.
- Work with loading leads to coordinate trailer loading and location.
- Helps monitor tarp condition (and order new tarps as needed)
- Sets up the Tangerine Fleet Safety Software for new drivers, reviews various reports to ensure daily inspections are being performed, etc.
- Calls customers with next day delivery ETA's
- Works with the sales department to resolve delivery issues
- Works with Fleet Manager to assist in maintaining records of fleet safety.
- Manage and monitor agricultural inspections of incoming material deliveries to Farmington or shipments out of state or country.
Responsibilities for Operations Support:
- Assist with various inventory functions including printing plant labels, completing stock counts, and completing transfer paperwork
- General care for the nursery grounds, keeping the nursery clean, organized and safe for employees, customers and vendors.
- Helps the General Manager with projects for various departments as needed
Experience and other requirements:
- Office or Customer Service Experience of two years or more desired
- Experience working in a nursery, in the landscape industry, or a related field a plus
- Ability to speak and write Spanish a plus
- Constant attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Point of Sale, inventory management software, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Job Specifications: This is an in office position, no work from home option available except for short-term exceptions that require approval by upper management. Must be able to remain in stationary position of either sitting or standing. Gross grasping and use of hands and fingers required.