Walla Walla Nursery Co
WA Grow Inventory Job Description
Job Title: Washington Inventory
Reports To: Program Manager
Position Status: Full Time
Compensation: $19.00 β 23.00 (DOE)
General Job Description:
WA Inventory are responsible for monitoring, updating and keeping track of all liner inventory
across the Nursery on a weekly basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
β Utilizes a tablet-based inventory system & other Walla Walla Nursery websites
β Identifies plants based on common and genus name
β Counts liner inventory in field and greenhouse locations across the entire nursery
β Updates and confirms inventory numbers on a weekly basis
β Able to accurately identify common pests/diseases and report them to IPM team
β Able to grade plants health, quality, and maturity.
β Help Grow team maintain and properly label trays/crops
β Basic math skills
β Work well with others
β Performs other duties as assigned
Physical and Environmental Requirements
β Must be energetic and be able to work long shifts with very little sitting.
β Must be able to work in a standing position for 95% of a daily shift.
β Must be able to bend and lift, using both arms repeatedly.
β Must be able to grip, pinch and carry.
β Must be able to utilize a tablet and stylus while counting / inspecting plants at various
heights or positions.
β Must be able to lift 50lbs.
β Must be able to push/pull up to 800lb. wheeled racks.
β Must be able to perform tasks with arms raised above shoulder level.
β Must be able to perform tasks on low ladders.
β Must be able to work in adverse and uncomfortable weather and temperatures. This
includes temperatures below freezing and temperatures above 100*F.
β Must be able to walk across uneven terrain.
Professional Mindset:
ο· Develops a working knowledge and awareness of LEAN principles and actively
participates in building a culture of continuous improvement. Strives to ensure workflow
processes and stations are set up to minimize waste, improve working conditions and
safety, and maximize productivity and value to the customer.
ο· Β Demonstrates commitment to learning and upholding company policies including safety
and quality standards, and the mission, vision, principles and ethics of WWNC.
ο· Develops a strong understanding of industry and WWNC quality standards and
consistently delivers work that meets or exceeds those standards by following
procedures, checking work for accuracy, and promptly addressing defects or issues.
Training Time:
3-6 months
Employee Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
- 401 (k)
- Paid time off
- Aflac & Life Flight options
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General Notice:
This job description is intended to cover as many elements of the job as possible. However,
there may be additional tasks, duties or responsibilities that are asked of the employee in order
for continued successful operations of the company.
Job duties and responsibilities may change at any time without notice, if a permanent change
occurs this will be reflected in an updated job description.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Walla Walla Nursery Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
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