Conifer Nursery Production Support

Employer
Sierra Pacific Industries
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Our Nursery division offers qualified candidates an opportunity to join our team and work in a professional conifer seedling nursery. Our technologically advanced and innovative conifer nursery is located in the beautiful Shasta Valley of Northern California. Recognizing this being a team-oriented and hands-on position, living in the general Siskiyou County area is essential.

About the Position

  • Responsibilities center around conifer nursery production activities
  • Effectively operate sow line machinery to plant conifer seeds for best outcome
  • Ensure sowing processes meet quality, efficiency, and production standards
  • Collaborate and work with team for optimum packing operations
  • Assist with general production activities such as weeding, thinning, sanitation, and maintenance
  • Safely and efficiently operate forklift to organize and stage seedlings for packing and sowing
  • Identify and recommend continued production and process improvements
  • Learn and assist with various jobs within the nursery, orchard, maintenance, and other areas of operation
  • Work in all weather conditions, with weekend and holiday work as needed during busy production times
  • Work alternate schedules and overtime depending on production needs
  • Assist with training and mentoring of employees in all production activities
  • Physical and repetitive work requiring standing for long periods, constant hand/arm movement, and lifting up to 40lbs

Applications are open until position is filled

Qualifications

  • 2 years’ recent related work history with excellent verifiable work references
  • Prior nursery experience preferred
  • Experience in safe forklift operation
  • Strong self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive and problem solve in a constantly changing work environment
  • Highly organized and adaptable with ability to work independently in fast-paced environment
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Grenada, CA (Grenada Conifer Nursery & Seed Center)
Salary:
$26.50/hr
Job Benefits:

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

How to Apply 

If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Human Resources
PO Box 496011
Redding, CA 96049
(530) 378-8001
or apply online at the link to full job posting below.

You can view all our career opportunities at: spi-ind.com/forestry

Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/4082808052026

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