Deadline: Fri, 12/22/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Sierra Pacific Industries Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: California Location Detail: Siskiyou County, California Job Description: • Supervise Seed Facility and engage in seed operations, including: conifer seed processing, cleaning, testing, stratification, germination, and storage • Manage and perform daily activities related to seed processing including extraction, drying, and separation • Track incoming and outgoing seed and assist management with seed sales • Coordinate with production department for seed orders and stratification • Manage all aspects and critical timing of stratification • Oversee seed lab functions, including: determining seed viability, moisture content, purity, seed per pound calculations, germination percent, and long-term storage needs • Maintain and grow knowledge specific to seed operations Qualifications: • Post-secondary education in botany, horticulture, biology, or forestry OR 3 years’ related experience • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Proven ability to thrive in a constantly-changing and fast-paced work environment • Demonstrated skill in critical thinking and solving a broad array of scientific challenges • Effectively collaborate in a team environment, as well as succeed on an individual basis Benefits: In addition to paid vacation and 10 paid holidays, 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. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses. 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 Amy Sarti, Human Resources PO Box 496014 Redding, CA 96049 (530) 378-8107 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers
