MNI Direct Operations Lead

Who we are.

MNI Direct team members are like family. We work safely work together and have fun all while serving our customers passionately! Whether you are experienced in the green industry or looking for a career change we seek individuals who share our core values.

Work Until the Job is Done Right â- Always do your best and remember that our motto is quality first.â

Be a Team Player â- A positive attitude creates more fulfilling work even when its not fun.ââ

Serve ââ - Think first of others. Anticipate and serve their needs no matter how large or small.â

Own It ââ - Take personal responsibility even if that means owning up to making a mistake fix it and move on.ââ

With four branches serving the southeast we focus on plants and providing quality material to the professional landscape trade. We have a 10 year growth plan and would love for you to come grow with us. At MNI Direct you will not be a number come join the family.

Primary Responsibilities

Execute directives from Nursery Manager and Branch Manager

Demonstrate the ability to be a team player and the capacity to lead by providing inspiration and guidance to the operations team.

Receive unload count position and maintain all plants and associated material in the sales yard.

Serve customers in the yard. Build relationships with foremen and crews associated with our customer base.

Use and operate radio communication with the sales office.

Select and stage orders for customers as directed by branch management and sales staff.

Own the responsibility of plant care via space jam prune weed fertilize water or take other plant care measures to keep plants healthy.

Load sales orders onto trucks for delivery / pick-up; maintain accurate paperwork and accurately audit material during the loading / unloading process.

Capitalize on opportunities to increase productivity by leading operational initiatives and tracking quality at the source.

Lead the operations team in practicing safe work practices and behaviors.

Operate and maintain MNI Direct owned leased rented vehicles and other equipment to OSHA standards as required.

Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills Knowledge and Training

Education

High School diploma or secondary diploma or equivalent desired.

Skills and Training

Ability and desire to do the job once and right exhibit pride in work.â â

Friendly outgoing cheerful professionalâ

Great at verbal communication with clear understanding when speaking (Fluent English) Bilingual English / Spanish preferredâ

Valid drivers license (Current State) and active DOT health card are required.â

Ability to accurately maintain and submit driver logs.â

Ability and desire to learn plant names and locations in the yard.â

One or more years of safe driving recordâ

Ability to find locations on a map or other device and plot a course to those locations.â

Previous experience driving a 26 straight truck is strongly preferred.â

Physical Requirements

Prolonged walking and standing.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.

Ability to work a flexible schedule (M-F) including early mornings after business hours and occasional weekend deliveries.

Ability to work in all weather conditions such as heat and cold wind and rain etc.

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1