Associate Manager (CDL Preferred) Multiple Locations

About the role

Northern Nurseries, a division of Robert Baker Companies, is hiring an Associate Manager at one of its distribution centers. This entry-level management role combines leadership with hands-on work, overseeing labor, transportation, customer service, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities: product placement, scheduling, loading/unloading, yard organization
• Manage receiving, quality checks, and accurate inventory records
• Oversee truck driver operations (hiring, training, DOT/safety compliance)
• Maintain trucks, equipment, and site facilities
• Direct horticultural care of nursery stock (fertilization, irrigation, pest control)
• Deliver excellent customer service personally and through your team
• Train and develop employees, ensuring a safe and professional environment
• Assist in all aspects of site operations as needed

Requirements

• 3–5 years of horticulture, landscape, wholesale, or retail experience OR a related degree
• Strong leadership, organization, and planning skills
• Team player who can also work independently
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, seasonal environment
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license (CDL strongly preferred)

Pay & Benefits

Competitive pay starting at $55,000, depending on experience and location. Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan