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Large tree and shrub nursery 15km SW of Circle Drive South Bridge Saskatoon.
The successful applicant will:
~Gather shrub and tree orders and prepare for shipment or pickup
~Receive and fill out paperwork for incoming plants and supplies
~Arrange trucking
~Serve customers face-to-face
~Perform other farm oriented tasks
The successful applicant will also:
~Be physically fit; able to perform lifting
~Be a team player and a 'get it done' type of person
~Possess quick basic mental math skills
~Be organized and accurate
~Ability to operate small tractors, ATV's, and basic skid steer operation
The following would be considered assets:
~Ability to identify common trees and shrubs
~Spanish speaking
Submit resume WITH references to Aaron.
Wage is $14.50/hour for the successful applicant with all skills above.
Willing to accommodate students returning to school in September.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Specific Skills
- Unpack goods received
- Supervise material handlers and helpers
- Schedule distribution of goods
- Route goods to appropriate storage areas
- Record shortages and reject damaged goods
- Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
- Pack goods to be shipped
- Oversee loading and unloading of goods
- Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents
- Determine method of shipment
- Assemble containers and crates
- Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)