Junior Operations Staff - Work With Plants!

18th near lumber, Chicago IL

Description

Position: Junior Operations Staff Who we are: NPK Associates, Inc Where we are located: 329 W 18th st. Chicago - South Loop, near China Town & Pilsen We are a small, award-winning company which specializes in tropical plants, flowers, and art pieces. We do projects of many sizes and types from container plants to green walls to botanic art. Our work sites range throughout Chicagoland and include exterior landscaping, atriums, restaurants, hotels, and office interiors. This position is an excellent doorway into horticulture and a career with plants. Training will be provided. Your responsibilities will include: *Maintaining plant stock and our warehouse *Receiving weekly shipments *Preparing product per delivery orders *Creating display pieces *Delivery and site work as needed The hours will be 7am-3pm, M-F. This is a full-time position, though part-time positions will be considered if desired. Pay will start at $16-17 hourly with opportunity to advance, including pathways to management for the right candidate. We are looking for a hard-worker with a high level of enthusiasm, energy, and an interest in horticulture. A valid driver’s License is required. Experience working with tropical plants, greenhouses, landscaping, or any horticultural education is a plus. Creative background is a plus. Experience with tools, MS Office, or automotive maintenance is a plus. The work is often physical - it requires moving and being on your feet for most of the day. There is lifting and bending involved. You must be able to lift 50 lbs. Site work will be as needed and encompasses floral deliveries, exterior landscaping, plant replacements, holiday decorating, and more. Though you will have a steady schedule, this is a job where each day is different than the last. We do not require weekend or evening work. We offer a health insurance plan, and generous paid vacation. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email a resume and tell us a little about yourself! You may also apply online at Keywords: Plant, Plants, Horticulture, Landscaping, Delivery, Warehouse, Science, Service, Art, Creative, Chicago, Pilsen, China Town, LGBT, Green, Environmental, College