Forest Nursery Worker - Lift

PRT; Dryden; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

PRT Dryden is seeking seasonal Forest Nursery Workers to help with our upcoming tree seedling harvest. If you want a physical, outdoor job that supports reforestation across North America, this is for you!

No prior experience required; full training provided. You will harvest and pack tree seedlings, learn forest nursery activities, work independently and safely, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to reach PRT Dryden daily.
• Able to work in all outdoor environmental conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly during the entire shift.
• Good manual dexterity and eyesight.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Desire to learn and contribute to forest regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting and packing tree seedlings.
• Learning about forest nursery activities.
• Working independently and efficiently.
• Committing to quality and safety in a safe work environment.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Outdoor work in all conditions

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Team-oriented

Willing to learn

Job description

From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future.

Here's what you can expect when you join PRT

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive hourly rate with the opportunity to earn piece rates.
• Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
• Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment: Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions

Job Description

A Day in the Life:

FOREST NURSERY WORKER, Lift

We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team.

PRT Dryden is looking for seasonal Forest Nursery Workers to help with our upcoming tree seedling harvest. If you want a physical, fast-paced outdoor job that makes a positive environmental impact, this is for you! You'll be harvesting tree seedlings for reforestation across North America. No specific work experience is needed – we'll provide full training.

Your Role & What You'll Do

You'll work as part of a supportive team, under the guidance of a Nursery Manager. Your main duties will involve:

• Harvesting and packing tree seedlings.
• Learning about forest nursery activities.
• Working independently and efficiently.
• Committing to quality and safety in a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Enough about us, let’s talk about you:

What YOU bring to the table

• Reliable transportation to get to the PRT Dryden site daily
• Interested in and able to work in all types of outdoor environmental conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks throughout an 8-hour work shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs repeatedly through the entire shift.
• Good manual dexterity and eyesight.
• A team-oriented personality with a positive attitude.
• A desire to learn and contribute to forest regeneration.

Start Date: Aiming for week of October 12, 2026

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary information: $18.50/HOUR and transitioning to piecework with greater earning potential

We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive.

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