Inventory Team Member Tier 1

Walla Walla Nursery Co

Inventory Team Member Tier 1

Job Title:  Inventory Team Member

Reports To:  Inventory Manager

Position Status: Full Time

Compensation: $17.16 – 18.00 (DOE)

General Job Description: 

Inventory Team Members are responsible for monitoring, updating and keeping track of all plant inventory across the Nursery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes a tablet-based inventory system


• Identifies plants based on common and genus name


• Counts plant inventory in field and greenhouse locations across the entire nursery


• Updates and confirms inventory numbers


• Photographs plants for the “Hot Sheet” on sales section of the website


• Dumps/disposes of plant material to assist the growing team


• Assists in propagation of new crops when needed


• Assists in other nursery projects as necessary, this may include but is not limited to basic greenhouse construction, order pulling, and Trade Show assistance


• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be energetic and be able to work long shifts with very little sitting.


• Must be able to work in a standing position for 95% of a daily shift.


• Must be able to bend and lift, using both arms repeatedly.


• Must be able to grip, pinch and carry.


• Must be able to utilize a tablet and stylus while counting / inspecting plants at various heights or positions.


• Must be able to lift 50lbs.


• Must be able to push/pull up to 800lb. wheeled racks.


• Must be able to perform tasks with arms raised above shoulder level.


• Must be able to perform tasks on low ladders.


• Must be able to work in adverse and uncomfortable weather and temperatures. This includes temperatures below freezing and temperatures above 100*F.


• Must be able to walk across uneven terrain.

Professional Mindset:

• Develops a working knowledge and awareness of LEAN principles and actively participates in building a culture of continuous improvement. Strives to ensure workflow processes and stations are set up to minimize waste, improve working conditions and safety, and maximize productivity and value to the customer.


• Demonstrates commitment to learning and upholding company policies including safety and quality standards, and the mission, vision, principles and ethics of WWNC.


• Develops a strong understanding of industry and WWNC quality standards and consistently delivers work that meets or exceeds those standards by following procedures, checking work for accuracy, and promptly addressing defects or issues.

Direct Reports:

This position has no direct reports

Training Time:

3-6 months

General Notice:

This job description is intended to cover as many elements of the job as possible. However, there may be additional tasks, duties or responsibilities that are asked of the employee in order for continued successful operations of the company.

Job duties and responsibilities may change at any time without notice, if a permanent change occurs this will be reflected in an updated job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Walla Walla Nursery Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.