Forest Seedling Grower - Nursery Operations

PRT Growing Services Ltd.; Hubbard (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and vision/dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Matching RRSP

Learning and development culture

Job summary

PRT Growing Services Ltd. in Hubbard, Oregon, is seeking a full-time Grower to manage nursery operations and seedling production. You will apply forest nursery practices, operate control systems, and train seasonal staff in safe, efficient work methods.

The role offers a 40-hour work week with seasonal shifts, and exposure to various environments including outdoors. Candidates should be eager to learn, able to work independently, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement irrigation and greenhouse programs as prescribed.
• Operate Argus system for irrigation, climate and alarms.
• Monitor seedling growth via morphological measures.
• Perform insect and disease inspections and control measures.
• Keep neat records using computerized systems.
• Train seasonal irrigation employees.
• Follow IPM program for pesticide applications.
• Provide feedback to Production Manager on growing programs.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Greenhouse equipment knowledge

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Degree in horticulture or forest seedling nursery

Pesticide Applicator Certificate

Tools

Argus Environmental Control System

Greenhouse monitoring software

Microsoft Office

Job description

PRT Growing Services Ltd. in Hubbard, Oregon, is seeking a full-time Grower to manage nursery operations and seedling production. You will apply forest nursery practices, operate control systems, and train seasonal staff in safe, efficient work methods.

The role offers a 40-hour work week with seasonal shifts, and exposure to various environments including outdoors. Candidates should be eager to learn, able to work independently, and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.