What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canner II position at Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery LLC?
ABOUT DEVIL MOUNTAIN
From 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.
CANNER II - JOB DESCRIPTION
Canners will shift plant material to larger size cans and boxes up to 24” boxes.
Essential Functions:
• Utilizes and maintains the PPE provided, care and clean company equipment used.
• Good knowledge of plant identification and quality.
• Follows proper canning techniques for each specific plant variety.
• Typically, is working with a Canning Crew assigned to a canning machine.
• The Canner II will power the canning machine off and on.
• Uses equipment to supply bins on soil mixer.
• Will operate RTV to haul and stock plants after the canning process.
• General care for the nursery grounds, keeping the nursery clean, organized, and safe for employees, customers, and vendors.
• General care for nursery stock (plants), ensures plants are watered, handled with care, and are placed in the appropriate location.
Additional tasks:
• May assist in other nursery departments as needed.
• Duties are subject to change at any time per management’s discretion.
Job Specifications:
Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions on uneven ground surfaces and rainy weather. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (standing/sitting). Extensive walking. Stooping, kneeling, and crouching required. Bending at the waist, twisting, turning, and squatting is required.
Lifting requirements: Up to 50 lbs. 75 percent of the time. Up to 100 lbs. 25 percent of the time (team lift techniques when required).
Hand movement: Gross grasping for moving plant material. Use of hands/fingers.
Salary : $17 - $19
