Conifer Nursery Shipping Lead — Growth & Benefits

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Grenada (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

10 holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Northern California is seeking a hands-on team member for nursery shipping and logistics. You will coordinate production and shipping schedules for conifer nursery products and work with production and horticulture to meet tight deadlines.

This role requires forklift operation and strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills. The company offers paid training, a health benefits plan, a 401(k) with company match, retirement contributions, vacation,

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in nursery operations or related production/shipping activities.
• Solid understanding of nursery scheduling and logistics preferred.
• Experience in safe forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities center around shipping and logistics for conifer nursery products.
• Manage nursery shipping and production schedules in coordination with production and horticulture departments while meeting critical timelines and priorities.
• Manage nursery inventory system and accurate crop counts.
• Work directly and collaboratively with production lead in all aspects of logistical and production responsibilities.
• Compile production reporting, proactively identifying challenges and solutions, and effectively communicate with the manager.
• Ensure product quality and delivery deadlines are met and align with customer goals.
• Utilize inventory management software to track inventory and map throughout the facility.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with team members to support informed decision making.
• Work closely with nursery manager for customer requests and preferences.
• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work alternate schedules and overtime depending on production needs.

Skills

Shipping logistics

Forklift operation

Communication

Time management

Tools

Inventory software

Production scheduling software

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in Northern California is seeking a hands-on team member for nursery shipping and logistics. You will coordinate production and shipping schedules for conifer nursery products and work with production and horticulture to meet tight deadlines.

This role requires forklift operation and strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills. The company offers paid training, a health benefits plan, a 401(k) with company match, retirement contributions, vacation,