Description
This position is a part of the Southern Regeneration team within Weyerhaeuser’s Southern Timberlands Business and reports to the Nursery Supervisor. The role is in Aiken, SC.
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.
Background: The Nursery Production Specialist is a member of the nursery team accountable for the pine seedling production within the Southern Regeneration business. In this role, team members rotate between activity leadership and team production accountabilities.
Key Functions:
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Administrative functions including inspections, safety/environmental program management and adherence, parts/equipment ordering, developing activity budgets, cost tracking, etc.
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Develop and implement understanding of soil management, irrigation, fertilization, pest management and other aspects of pine culture and harvest throughout the nursery cycle to meet target specifications and customer expectations.
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Tractor/implement operation for the full cycle of a pine nursery crop and general site maintenance.
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Hands-on labor from seed preparation to shipping of the final product (backpack spraying and handweeding, equipment repairs, irrigator operation, etc.).
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Direct and monitor work of contractors.
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Forklift operation
Qualifications-
BS degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture Engineering, Soil Science, Agronomy or a related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education and 2 years of relevant experience
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Proficient with Microsoft Office or comparable equivalent.
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Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
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Excellent customer focus with a strong desire to deliver the best possible product safely and effectively to a diverse customer base.
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High level of flexibility to manage and work with rapidly changing weather, crop, and customer demands which may necessitate unexpected work schedule adjustments.
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A willingness to work extended workdays, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs.
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Demonstrated leadership experience, direct and indirect, within a team.
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Willingness to become proficient at forklift, tractor, and implement operation.
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Willing and able to engage in strenuous work for extended periods of time, often in difficult weather conditions including safely lifting up to 55 pounds repeatedly.
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Self-starter with the ability to work with and without direct supervision.
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Strong analytical, problem solving, and prioritization skills.
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Willingness and ability to work harmoniously in a diverse team environment, sometimes under taxing conditions.
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Valid driver’s license.
Preferred:
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Mechanical maintenance skills such as welding and fabrication preferred but not required.
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Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0Av
What We Offer...
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $58,830 - $88,245 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team
