Job title: Shipping and Operations Assistant
Supervisor: Bill Dean, Shipping and Operations Manager
Location: Millennium, 5268 East O Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
About Wenke Greenhouses:
Wenke Greenhouses is a large, family owned, vertically integrated production greenhouse established over 70 years ago. We have four locations Kalamazoo, MI and a sister company in Douglas, GA. We grow and sell flowers year round. Our main crops are annual bedding plants and home-use vegetables. We have recently started to produce perennials and indoor plants. These crops are sold to garden centers, hardware stores and landscapers throughout the Midwest; the Kalamazoo Flower Group (broker), as well as starter plants to other growers. We also have a successful retail store servicing Kalamazoo. We are an industry leader; providing quality plants that make people happier and healthier. We are known for efficient production, being the easiest company to do business with and valuing our employees.
Job Summary:
The Shipping and Operations Assistant is basically the understudy for the Shipping & Operations Manager who is responsible for inventory management, sales coordination, and the shipping process for all the products produced at the Millennium facility.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Transplant verification – confirm that the quantity started is correct and in the right location; address errors as needed
· Availability – review the crop and determine when ready to sell. Update this information into the computer systems
· Order input – convert the requests from the Kalamazoo Flower Group into the specific quantities and varieties for each order and time period while maintaining the right assortment
· Organize the shipping information for the pullers, growers and drivers to ensure accurate and timely delivery
· Communicate changes, problems and feedback with all involved
· Train and supervise 5-20 people
· Receive and organize supplies (labels, containers, etc…) for production
· Assist with other departments and tasks as needed
General Schedule / work hours:
· March-May – 60 plus hours per week. 6AM – 6 PM weekdays; weekend hours vary
· June-February – 40 hours per week on average. 8 AM – 4 PM is basic schedule with some variability and some weekends
Skills required to be successful in this position:
· Detail oriented
· Supervisory skills that are positive & direct
· Self-starter who is willing to ask questions and take responsibility
· Efficient use of Excel, Outlook and ability to learn Wenke specific program called PICAS
· Team oriented
· Plant knowledge helpful
· Ability to speak Spanish helpful
· Ability to operate a forklift helpful
Compensation:
· $18-$26 per hour depending on experience
· Health insurance available with company paying significant portion
· Dental insurance for individual paid by company with opportunity to add family members
· Excellent 401k available after 6 months of employment
· Plant discounts
· Opportunity for advancement
Immediate opening!