Specialist, Nursery Operations (Silvaseed)

Mast Reforestation-posted 11 months ago
$24 - $30/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Roy, WA
101-250 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
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As a specialist in Forest Nursery Operations, you will be instrumental in supporting all growing, packing, and distribution of container and bare root seedlings for a high-volume commercial forest nursery. You will join a growing team and serve essential functions to support container and field-grown (bare root) seedling production. There will be ample opportunity for skills building and personal development toward more senior positions.

  • Produce quality forest seedling crops by applying effective nursery practices and principles.
  • Follow instructions from crew lead on daily tasks and deliver the tasks on time.
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork skills including respectfulness, strong communication and listening skills, reliability, and conflict management.
  • Assist, coordinate, and train forest nursery workers in required nursery work activities.
  • Mix fertilizers and check electrical conductivity (EC) readings before and after irrigations.
  • Record block weights in accessible files, in a timely manner to allow for quick fertigation decisions.
  • Take daily block weights while scouting for pests and diseases.
  • Monitor and measure crop growth rates and conduct audits on lifted crops.
  • Keep neat and accurate records including computerized record-keeping systems.
  • Inventory crops, maximizing speed and efficiency to be mindful of reporting and delivery schedules.
  • Implement and operate analog, computerized and other control systems.
  • Assist with greenhouse sanitization practices.
  • Manage weeds through manual removal in facilities and in the crop through careful manual removal, being mindful of seedling quality.
  • Maintain, repair, and upgrade nursery facilities as needed.
  • Follow a company-directed IPM program, applying pesticides as needed.
  • Receive a Washington State pesticide applicators' license within 90 days of hire.
  • 3+ years relevant work experience (or AS/BS) degree, in forestry/agriculture/horticulture.
  • Strong teamwork skills including respectfulness, strong communication and listening skills, reliability, and conflict management.
  • Resourceful and adaptable to new and changing technologies, processes, and environments.
  • Must be willing to learn and follow regulatory guidance and procedures.
  • Experience and comfort in the greenhouse and outdoor climates (heat/cold).
  • Excellent judgment with a clear 'safety-first' mentality.
  • Successful applicants must complete internal training for pesticide applicator certificates within 30 days, ideally.
  • Must be reliable and have transportation - no public transit is available.
  • Competitive salary
  • Location-based compensation
  • 80% health insurance coverage for Regular, Non-seasonal employees, including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance plans.
  • Voluntary insurance plans with competitive premium rates: Pet insurance, Life insurance, Accidents.
  • Company paid Short Term Disability insurance and Group Term Life insurance
  • Company's incentive stock options (ISO) for eligible employee group
  • Sustainable Retirement saving plan: 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with climate-focused investment options.
  • Commuter Benefits in eligible cities
  • 6 paid holidays. Two weeks of company-wide closing per year
  • Flexible PTO for Salaried employees.
  • Generous PTO accrual rate for Hourly employees.
  • Allowances for out-of-state employees
  • Relocation support for out-of-state employees
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