
Tri State Foliage is the area’s premier supplier of tropical foliage, cacti and succulents, and blooming material. We also carry a broad range of horticulture supplies and hard goods such as soils, stakes, fertilizers, and more.
Our mission is to deliver the highest quality tropical foliage to the horticulture industry across the Midwest, East Coast, South and more, coupled with exceptional customer service.
We are committed to providing timely, reliable service that exceeds expectations and fosters lasting relationships. If you’re passionate about plants and love building connections, we want you on our team!
Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Retirement Savings with up to 4% Employer Match
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts
Current Openings:
Dock Lead / Quality Control
Job Overview
We are looking for someone well versed in the field of indoor/tropical foliage, with experience that would assist in identifying the correct plants for each customer order before being sent out for delivery. The candidate must have the capability to determine if plants are the correct size and variety, as well as evaluating the condition of plants for any potential quality concerns. This role would serve as a leading position to keep the dock, packaging, and quality control running smoothly. While the primary role would be overseeing and directing the workflow of others, you must be comfortable with working in those positions as well. This may entail things like loading/unloading trucks.
Key Responsibilities
- Check orders as they come to the dock and confirm the right plant, right size, right quantity and meets quality standards
- Direct pullers and dock staff to the correct location for packaging
- Make sure all customer orders are properly labeled
- Monitor the flow of orders from pulling through packaging and loading
- Direct the packager, pullers, and loaders where help is needed
- Move employees between tasks when necessary to keep work moving
- Communicate problems or staffing needs to the scheduler/manager
- Maintain an organized and clean dock space
- Keep hard goods stocked and organized
- Assist with inventory management
Qualifications
- Strong plant identification skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Dependable
- Prior leading/directing experience
- Good communication skills
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Willing to work alongside the team (leading by example), not just supervise
- Must be able to lift and move heavy objects if needed
- Must be able to work standing and walking for the whole shift
- Flexibility to work extra days and/or extra hours during busy seasons
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Part-Time Puller
Job Overview
We are looking for detail oriented people who know a bit about indoor tropicals (or are eager and willing to learn!) to help assist our pulling team during the week. Someone in this role would be spending their shift locating and selecting plants for customer orders and transporting them to the dock for our packaging team, who prepare them for delivery. Work can be fast paced in order to get all of our delivery trucks out on time, and we expect this role to contribute to our quick and efficient pull team. The current hours for this position are Tuesday, 7:30 AM - 3:00/4:00 PM.
Key Responsibilities
- Pull plants for customer orders
- Confirm correct plant, size, and quantity
- Bring completed orders to the dock
- Communicate inventory issues or questions
- Help packaging or loading when pulling is complete
- Process and unpack plants if needed
- Assist in keeping the greenhouse clean and organized
Qualifications
- Prior experience with plants is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to walk and stand for the duration of your shift
- Capability to lift 40-50lbs as needed
- Comfortable with changing greenhouse conditions which can include heat, humidity, soil, water, and changing temperatures
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, push, pull, and lift throughout the workday
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Packaging Assistant
Job Overview
We are looking for a candidate to package and sort orders in preparation for loading.
Hours are as follows:
- Monday 10-4/6,
- Tuesday 7:30-2/4
- Wednesday 7:30-12/2
Key Responsibilities
- Box and sleeve plants to prepare them for loading
- Ensure proper separation and labeling of staged orders
- Keep the dock area clean and organized
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to walk and stand for the duration of your shift
- Capability to lift 40-50lbs as needed
- Comfortable with changing greenhouse conditions which can include heat, humidity, soil, water, and changing temperatures
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, push, pull, and lift throughout the workday
Apply for Packaging Assistant
Don't see the right opening?
We're always interested in meeting dependable, motivated people who would be a great fit for the Tri State Foliage team. If none of our current openings match what you're looking for, send us a general application and tell us a little about your experience and availability. We'll keep your information on hand as opportunities become available.
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Feel free to reach out via phone if you have any questions:
513-825-1885
