Inventory Specialist - Entry Level

24062 Riverside Dr NE near Champoeg Rd NE, Dundee OR

Description

Heirloom Roses is a fast-growing, family-owned company, investing in the growth of our roses and our employees. We are looking for talented employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our purpose of “making the world beautiful, one rose at a time.” If you enjoy working with beauty, valuing people and helping them succeed, and working on a collaborative team in a fun and casual environment, then Heirloom Roses is the perfect place for you. Our beautiful nursery is located in the fertile Willamette Valley in St. Paul, Oregon, still on the same land where the business started decades ago. Our offices are even located in the original farmhouse on the acreage. We grow all of our own-root roses and ship them all over the United States to their new homes in our customer’s gardens. We may be casual in our dress - it is a nursery after all - but we are professional and thoughtful in our work ethic, commitment, and care for both our plants, customers, and employees. Primary Responsibilities: The Inventory Technician is responsible for assisting with plant inventory at the nursery. This person reports to the Inventory Specialist and works closely with them to ensure that all inventory locations and quantities are accurate. We are looking for someone with excellent time management skills who has a strong attention to detail, is self-directed, possesses excellent communication skills that can be used to effectively interface with stakeholders from other departments, and who of course enjoys working outdoors. This entry-level position is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to learn and grow professionally in a dynamic work environment, as upward mobility in the company is available for all employees who work hard and are eager learners. Specific Duties: - Assists with inventory updates when plants are moved between locations. - Re-counts plants after they are moved to new locations. - Records dead plants in the inventory system. - Hangs inventory signage in greenhouses, as needed. - Reports issues or potential inventory problems to the Inventory Specialist. - Communicates with stakeholders from other departments as necessary for keeping inventory accurate. - Other inventory-related activities as assigned. Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED - Strong working knowledge of Google Sheets and the ability to work efficiently with computers or iPads. - Previous experience working with inventory software, such as SKU Vault is a plus. - Attention to detail in strong assessment skills. - Good problem-solving skills. - Must be able to follow protocols and directions and have the ability and desire to learn new skills and systems. - Ability to handle multiple requests and projects simultaneously. - Self-motivated and driven to ensure that inventory counts are as accurate as possible. - Must be able to meet physical demands of the role, including, but not limited to repetitive walking; bending; twisting; squatting; stooping; using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; pushing; pulling and lifting up to 35 pounds. - Willingness and ability to wear all required personal protective equipment. - Able to work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions, including cold, wet and/or humid conditions, and heat. - Fluent in English OR Spanish and conversant in the other highly preferred. Apply on our website: