Forestry Nursery Specialist
As a Forestry Nursery Specialist, you'll be an important part of the team responsible for producing high-quality forest seedlings. In this role, you'll support all aspects of nursery operations while helping achieve production goals, maintain product quality, and promote efficient nursery operations. We're looking for someone who is dependable, innovative, team-oriented, and takes pride in their work with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain, modify and calibrate farm equipment, conveyors, and strappers and other equipment used on the job.
- Maintain records including but not limited to equipment maintenance, parts inventory, safety inspections, and fuel records.
- Assist in the operation and maintenance of an automatic irrigation system.
- Weld and fabricate metal items.
- Assist in all phases of weed control, including herbicide application, mechanical control and hand weeding.
- Assist in all phases of crop nutrition including fertilization recommendations and applications.
- Wear safety personal protective equipment, maintain facility, and maintain a safe working environment.
- Serve as a team member in group work improvement projects.
- Work extended hours, weekends and holidays, outdoors in all types of weather conditions as required.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Ongoing Interaction:
· Department: Daily interaction with direct reports if applicable. Frequent interaction with peers in the immediate work group. Regular interaction with peers in other groups within the department. Frequent interaction with Supervisor.
· Company: Regular interaction with peers in other research groups across the company as related to common research targets. Occasional participation in review sessions with CTO and Science Team.
· Outside Company: Participation in outside conferences and symposia.
Certifications:
· None
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Tractor and forklift operation experience preferred but not required.
- Private Pesticide applicator license preferred but not required.
- · Basic math, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
- · Associate Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, or 3+ years experience operating and maintaining agricultural equipment in lieu of education.
- · Good human relations skills to serve as a team member.
- · Possess a valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements:
This is heavy work exerting up to 40-100 pounds of force; work may involve climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping; worker is subject to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, gasses and chemicals; visual acuity is required for experiments; requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes. This can be inside or outside work or working in a hot, humid, greenhouse. Must have a valid driver’s license.
DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.
Why Join ArborGen?
This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic environment where your skills contribute to the production of high-quality forest seedlings and the future of sustainable forestry. We value proactive team members who take pride in their work, embrace teamwork, and are committed to excellence in nursery operations. If you're ready to grow your career with an innovative organization dedicated to advancing forestry through science and sustainable practices, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
