Job Description – Shipping Supervisor | Lake City, FL
At Green Dynamix, we believe landscapers shouldn’t have to chase materials, stress over delays, or wonder whether their orders will show up exactly right. Our team delivers the plants, trees, and palms they need — accurately, reliably, and with the kind of service that genuinely is “The Highlight of Their Day!”.
We’re looking for a hands-on Shipping Supervisor to help us keep that promise. If you thrive in a fast-paced outdoor environment, enjoy leading people, and understand the rhythm of nursery logistics, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Position Summary:
The Shipping Supervisor oversees all outbound plant and tree material—from pulling and verification to staging, loading, and equipment readiness. This role directs shipping crews, coordinates closely with all operational and sales team activity, and ensures that plant and tree material are properly organized and loaded onto various trailers and vehicles for regional shipments with the highest standards met for our clients.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and direct shipping crews daily as they pull plant material from home locations and stage areas based on pick lists.
- Verify accuracy of all pulled materials prior to loading, ensuring correct counts, sizes, and varieties.
- Collaborate daily with the Receiving Supervisor to reconcile staged materials, discrepancies, or shortages before problems arise.
- Monitor tractor, loader, and various equipment used for loading for readiness in daily use; report service needs to Maintenance.
- Maintain strong yard organization standards — clear lanes, functional work areas, and a safe environment for crews and nursery yard staff.
- Assign daily tasks, coach and train nursery loading crews, and ensure a high level of productivity and accountability are maitained.
What Makes You a Strong Fit:
- Proven leadership in operations, logistics, or complex nursery/shipping environments.
- Knowledge of plant handling, staging, and safe transport practices.
- Experience operating and maintaining tractors, loaders, and nursery loading equipment.
- Ability to coordinate multiple teams, pivot quickly when needed, and stay organized under pressure.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to safety and accuracy.
- Clear communication skills and a team-first mindset.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture, operations, or management preferred (not required).
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Prior logistics, shipping, nursery, greenhouse, or horticulture experience required.
Physical Requirements:
- This position may include long hours spent standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, reaching, and stretching.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving up to fifty (50) pounds.
- The position may also require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and elbows may be required in this position to operate small, motorized equipment.
Working Conditions:
- This position is performed in an outdoor setting that may expose employee to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet to loud.
- This position may require a flexible schedule and periodic overtime, as needed.
Schedule:
- Full-time, 8 a.m to 5 p.m, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime or flexible hours based on operational needs.
Compensation:
- Starting range of $24-$26 / hour, depending on experience.
Why Join Green Dynamix?
We’re a tight-knit team with 30+ years in business. We take pride in what we do and improving every day. You’re not just a number here — you’re part of a group of people who work hard, have each other’s backs, and truly enjoy this industry. We’re growing fast and offer opportunities for professional development, advancement, and long-term career stability. Apply to be considered for this opportunity today!
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in getting orders out right the first time, and want to be part of a team that landscapers in the Southeast Region depend on every day, we’d love to meet you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Supervising: 4 years (Required)
- Horticulture: 2 years (Required)
- Plant identification: 2 years (Required)
- Loader operation: 4 years (Required)
- Shipping & receiving: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lake City, FL 32025 (Required)
Work Location: In person