Employer Sierra Pacific Industries Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Our Nursery division and Reforestation Center offers qualified candidates an opportunity to become part of a collaborative team that manages our state-of-the-art seed center and conifer nursery. Work alongside professionals at our technologically advanced and innovative Reforestation Center 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.Resources will be made available for onsite training as well as continuing professional development for this position.ABOUT THE POSITIONConifer seed processing, cleaning, testing, stratification, germination, and storageAssist with and perform activities related to seed processing including extraction, drying, and separationAssist with critical timing associated with stratificationPerform seed lab functions including determining seed viability, moisture content, purity, seed per poundCalculations, germination percent, and long-term storage needsAttend appropriate trainings and workshops to enhance knowledge specific to seed QUALIFICATIONS1 year of recent, related, and verifiable work experiencePost-secondary education in botany, horticulture, biology, or forestry preferredDemonstrated ability to thrive in a constantly changing work environmentHighly organized and adaptable with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to problem-solve a broad array of scientific challenges Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Grenada, CA Job Benefits: WHY JOIN OUR TEAMBecause this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.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.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) 378-8107or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Application Deadline: Tue, 11/12/2024 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://spi-ind.com/careers
