Job Description

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced, reliable, detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to join our floral distribution team. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring our flowers are properly stored, handled, and shipped to maintain top quality. A strong knowledge of florals and live plants is critical to this role. If you enjoy physical work, have a good eye for detail, vast knowledge of fresh cut florals & live plants and care about getting fresh products to customers in perfect condition, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Store and handle fresh cut flowers and live plants with care, ensuring correct temperature, humidity, and light conditions based on product type Lift, carry, and move boxes and buckets of flowers (often wet and heavy) Follow established SOP's and quality assurance standards specific to perishable floral items Strategically pack live plants, floral arrangements, bunches, and buckets based on store orders and delivery route to ensure secure, efficient, and damage-free transport Panatracker System for tracking orders & shipments Assist with shipping logistics and preparation of accurate bills of lading Work with logistics/fleet teams using your knowledge of local and regional geography Use proper cold chain handling techniques to minimize damage Understand different commercial truck classes and use securement tools such as E-Trak for safe transport Pack live plants, flowers, and arrangements with care to maintain freshness and prevent damage in transit.

What We're Looking For:

2 years experience in a warehouse or logistics role handling floral/perishable inventory Ability to lift and move heavy, irregularly shaped items Attention to detail and ability to handle delicate products Experience using Panatracker System Dependable team player who thrives in a very fast-paced environment Knowledge of flower varieties and their unique care requirements Understanding of ethylene sensitivity and cross-contamination risks Ability to identify and remove spoiled or damaged stems to prevent rot spread Skilled in managing temperature, humidity, and lighting for optimal freshness Understanding of cooler rotation methods (FIFO - First In, First Out) Ability to manage and organize cooler space efficiently Awareness of cold chain logistics and minimizing exposure during handling Understanding of floral-specific logistics, including timing and spoilage risks Adaptable to changing priorities, work volumes and meeting tight deadlines during peak seasons

PLEASE NOTE: This role rotates daytime and night shifts in a four month rotation with fellow warehouse team mates. Only applicants willing and able to participate in this work rotation will be considered.

WHY JOIN MACARTHUR'S

Inclusive Workplace: We're committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. Professional Growth: Work with a supportive team and expand your skills in digital efficiency and process improvement. Collaborative Culture: Join a family-oriented team that values hard work, creativity, and fun.
At MacArthur's, we believe our people are what make us bloom. Join us and grow your career in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person