Seed Orchard Technician: Hands-On Forestry Production

PRT; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401K

Health, vision, dental coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

Career development opportunities

Learning-focused culture

Inclusive, collaborative environment

Environmental sustainability

Job summary

PRT is growing into North America’s largest grower of forest seedlings, with extensive nurseries and seed orchards across the US and Canada. The Seed Orchard Specialist role in Moultrie, GA focuses on genetically improved Southern Pine seed production, deep involvement in seed processing, maintenance, and CMP activities, and hands-on operation of advanced equipment.

You will lead orchard operations, documentation, and safety, collaborating with the Seed Orchard Manager to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry.
• Strong verbal and written communication is essential.
• Excellent mechanical skills with the ability to diagnose and repair minor mechanical issues.
• Proficiency with digital tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Epicor.
• Experience operating seed processing equipment, forklifts, tractors, UTVs, and power tools.
• Reliability, flexibility, and willingness to work full-time including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Seed Orchard Manager in planning and overseeing all seed orchard activities.
• Operate seed processing equipment and safely handle related machinery.
• Lead routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of seed processing activities and production targets.
• Ensure safety compliance and proper housekeeping across the seed orchard facilities.
• Coordinate with teams across Georgia and Alabama to manage field operations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Safety-minded

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry

Tools

Epicor

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

PRT is growing into North America’s largest grower of forest seedlings, with extensive nurseries and seed orchards across the US and Canada. The Seed Orchard Specialist role in Moultrie, GA focuses on genetically improved Southern Pine seed production, deep involvement in seed processing, maintenance, and CMP activities, and hands-on operation of advanced equipment.

You will lead orchard operations, documentation, and safety, collaborating with the Seed Orchard Manager to improve efficiency and