Bareroot Nursery Technician

Weyerhaeuser Company•Olympia, WA

32d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser's Western Timberlands has an opening for an Entry Level Nursery Technician on our Mima Bareroot Tree Nursery Production Team within our Western Regeneration business. This full-time hourly position will be based at our Mima Nursery in Olympia, WA. We are looking for an individual who is committed to safety, has a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a desire to work in an outdoor environment growing seedlings. Pay is $22.21 per hour. Employees at this operation are represented by the IAM-AW Union. Benefits (in accordance with the Labor Agreement) include medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, and holidays. The site grows about 15 million conifer seedlings a year for internal and external reforestation customers. Western Regeneration is comprised of 4 nurseries and 3 seed orchards throughout Washington and Oregon.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
High level of attention to detail and ability to problem solve
Steady, documented work history
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Able to perform basic math and basic computer skills
Mechanical skills
Able to operate agricultural equipment such as - tractors, forklifts, plows, sprayers, water pumps and irrigation equipment
Good communication skills
Team oriented
Willingness and ability to wear all required personal protective equipment
Ability to work outdoors year-round. Flexible availability regarding work hours during seasonal activities (may include nights, weekends, and off hours)
Ability to perform the essential job functions of the position, standing for long periods of time, walking through irregular and slippery terrain, wet, cold, dusty, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, and bending
Willingness and ability to learn new duties and skills
Must possess a valid driver's license
Live within 30 minutes of the facility
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug testing

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years employment experience in agricultural related jobs
Forklift operator certification or ability to obtain it in a 6-month period
Tractor operator experience of more than 2 years
Ability to communicate in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and role model safe work practices and safety policies
Assist team members in regular duties in the bareroot seedling production process, including but not limited to, soil cultivation, transplanting, pesticide applications, irrigation, frost protection, seedling lifting, packing
Interpreting work instructions adequately and successfully completing tasks as delegated
Communicating with team members and the leadership team to ensure consistent exchange of information relative to task completion and crop health
Diagnosis and troubleshooting of tractor and equipment issues
Record keeping of tree and crop identification, fertilizer and pesticide applications, crop culture treatments, and inspections
Keep the leadership team informed of crop and production activity, safety and environmental concerns and hazards, and provide recommendations or feedback on process improvements
Willingness to work nights-early mornings, including weekends and holidays, and occasional overtime
Role model safety, professionalism, integrity, and positive work attitude
Commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations