Deadline: Fri, 05/17/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: PRT Pine Hill Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Alabama Louisiana Location Detail: Camden, Alabama Deridder, Louisiana Job Description: PRT is seeking a Forest Nursery Technician. The position will participate in the management and production of 24+ million containerized seedlings and 35+ million bareroot forest seedlings annually. Activities will include seed stratification and treatment, planting, irrigation, fertilizer / chemical application, and harvesting. PRT’s seedlings are positioned to be the highest quality in the industry and are distributed across the Southeast. Our efforts are focused on high quality seedlings with good survivability and growth characteristics second to none. In this position, your primary focus will be the bareroot seedlings but will share time with the container seedling crop as well. Each season will bring new goals and challenges. During the spring, you’ll be focused on field preparation and planting. During the summer, your efforts will shift to growing, fertilizing, and irrigation. In the fall and winter, you will be involved in the harvest of our seedlings. As a Nursery Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to: • Operate forklift, farm tractors, seedling lifter, and various other nursery equipment • Operate spray-rigs and fertilizer injection equipment in a safe and productive manner • Assist with daily tasks necessary to maintain equipment, buildings, and development of the seedling crop. Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or equivalent is required • Mechanical skills with farm equipment, tractors, vehicles, conveyors, pumps, and motors strongly desired. • Knowledge of equipment maintenance, electrical, welding, and irrigation operation is preferred. • Strong people management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills. • Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. • Customer driven and oriented. Benefits: At PRT, we believe in unconditional success through people. We strive to be the place where people can sow their career and grow with us. Other components of our total rewards offering include: • A supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment. • Room to grow - Learning and growing is built into every role here. At PRT, you’ll get mentorship and acknowledgment for helping our business grow. • Work-Life Balane – We’re proud to offer flexible paid time off for our employees • Bonus incentive program • Comprehensive Coverage - Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, matching 401k, Employee and Family Assistance Plan, and education stipends. • Collaboration and teamwork - Innovation doesn’t know hierarchy. We make sure everyone is heard, considered and respected. • Green Culture - Our PRT nurseries and seed orchards are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the nature solutions we provide to our earth and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America. How to Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/PRT/743999973663629
