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Associate / Specialist, Nursery Operations (Silvaseed)
Mast Reforestation —Roy, WA
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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- 21 years or older
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Cannabis Gardener w/ +2yrs Experience (Mon-Fri 8hr Shift)
Lifted Cannabis Co. —Tacoma, WA
- From $20 an hour
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- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Health insurance
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Sales Manager - Silvaseed
Mast Reforestation —Roy, WA
- $82,000 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Commercial Landscape Foreman & Leadman
Specialized Landscaping, Inc. —Parkland, WA
- $25 - $40 an hour
- Overtime
- In person
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Wholesale Nursery Sales – Mid-Atlantic, USA
Sester Farms —United States
- $75,000 a year
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- Up to 50% travel
- Windows
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- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Associate / Specialist, Nursery Operations (Silvaseed)

Mast Reforestation -
Roy, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $28 an hour
14 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Stock options
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Lifting equipment
Cleaning and sanitation procedure implementation
Weed control
Record keeping
Agricultural environmental control systems
Forestry
Horticultural crop recordkeeping
Safety protocol adherence
Outdoor work experience
Packing
Greenhouse experience
Inventory records
Plant fertilization
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor's degree in horticulture
Mid-level
Forklift
Bachelor's degree in agriculture
3 years
Horticulture
Bachelor's degree
Driving
Team training
Pest monitoring
Controls system management
Conflict management
Production monitoring
Manual transmission
Quality audits
Forestry

Full Job Description

Silvaseed is seeking multiple Forest Nursery Operations Associate and Specialists ('Specialist'). As a specialist, 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.

You will have a broad suite of roles that require you to:

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. This position may work under the Assistant Nursery Manager and crew lead to maintain the greenhouse crop and facility. The specialist must coordinate activities with other permanent employees and does not report solely to the Assistant Nursery Manager. Solving greenhouse challenges is a team effort.
Assist, coordinate, and train forest nursery workers in required nursery work activities.
Mix fertilizers and check electrical conductivity (EC) readings before and after irrigations and properly mix and apply fertilizers. 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. Follow instruction from crew lead on which crops need monitoring.
Implement and operate analog, computerized and other control systems.
Assist with greenhouse sanitization practices. As directed by your manager or crew lead assigned to you, manage weeds through manual removal in facilities. Also as directed, manage weeds in the crop through careful manual removal, being mindful of seedling quality.
Maintain, repair, and upgrade nursery facilities as needed. During periods of low activity in greenhouses, work with facilities to maintain grounds.
Assist with packing greenhouse crops, including repetitive lifting of boxes and bags up to 50 lbs.
Operate forklifts safely and with precision.
Working at height and on roofs when required
Follow a company-directed IPM program, applying pesticides as needed.
Receive a Washington State pesticide applicators' license within 90 days of hire.
Shift work and weekend work is required – regular hours are 40 hours per week with varying shift times by growing seasons.

Preferred Qualifications and Durable Qualities:

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. This position works under the Senior Operations Manager, Assistant Nursery Manager, and crew lead to maintain the greenhouse crop and facility. The Specialist must coordinate activities with other permanent employees and does not report solely to the Assistant Nursery Manager. Solving greenhouse challenges is a team effort.
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.
Ability to drive manual-transmission vehicles is preferred.

Salary posting and Benefits for working at Silvaseed: The compensation package includes a base salary plus numerous benefits (see below). As of August 2026, the geo-located base salary for this role falls within this band: $22-28 per hour, and the role is qualified for overtime. We’ll determine the final base salary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills level and residing location during the hiring process.

Benefits:

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 Group Term Life insurance
Company’s incentive stock options (ISO) for eligible employee group
Sustainable Retirement saving plan: 401k matching, including 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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