Job Title: Wholesale Nursery Inventory Specialist
Location: Harvard, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Based on experience
About Us
Fox Ridge Nursery is a leading wholesale grower dedicated to producing high-quality plant material for landscapers, garden centers, and municipalities. We pride ourselves on exceptional plant health, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Inventory Specialist to oversee and maintain accurate records of our plant material. This position plays a key role in ensuring that trees, shrubs, and liners are properly graded, and continuously monitored while supporting the overall efficiency of our nursery operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Inventory Grading: Evaluate tree and shrub quality and size to ensure consistency with nursery standards.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate counts of all crops, update inventory software, and track plant material movement.
• Crop Readiness: Monitor growth stages and communicate crop availability and readiness for sales and digging.
• Liner Management: Receive, organize, count, and plant liners, ensuring proper labeling and placement.
• Order Preparation: Tag plant material for customer orders with accuracy and attention to quality.
• Quality Control: Identify and report pests, diseases, or cultural issues, working with the team to resolve concerns.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, production, and loading teams to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Recordkeeping: Keep detailed notes on crop progress, losses, and adjustments to meet production goals.
Qualifications
• 2+ years of nursery, greenhouse, or horticulture industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of woody plant material, including tree and shrub identification.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and Excel.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Paid Time Off, 401k with match, cellphone reimbursements
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.
How to apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected]
Salary Range: Based On Experience