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HELP WANTED

Posted: 1/3/24

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Florasearch, Inc.
1740 Lake Markham Rd.
Sanford, FL 32771
Ph 407- 320-8177
Fx 407 -320-8083

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HELP WANTED

Posted: 1/3/24

Loen Nursery, Inc. – Wholesale Growers & Suppliers of High Quality Plants We are always looking for career oriented skilled staff. Our operations include wholesale growing, shipping, landscape contractor sales, and retail nursery. If you have the interest and skills needed to be a part of our team, please apply. We are growers of container and field grown ornamentals.

We are looking for people in the following areas:

  • Sales / Customer Service (Wholesale/Retail)
  • Production / Growers / Supervisors
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Inventory / Office Management and Admin / Purchasing
  • Pesticide / IPM Managers and Applicators
  • Irrigation Management / Skilled Laborers
  • Outside sales throughout U.S. and Canada
  • Controller / Accounting Manager
  • Horticultural Website Developer

Applicants with specific work experience or education in the nursery industry is desired. Computer skills, Spanish / English bilingual, plant ID knowledge and equipment operation skills also preferred.

Pay commensurate with experience. Benefits to include: Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance. Respond with resume to hr@loennursery.com to the specific job for which you qualify.

For more information, please visit us online at www.loennursery.com.

INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

Posted: 8/13/26

JOB SUMMARY: Maintain the integrity of the company’s inventory which involves tracking and managing stock levels, conducting regular audits, resolving discrepancies and coordinating with purchasing, finance and sales departments to ensure plants are available when needed. Use inventory management software to monitor plant movements, generate reports, and assist with forecasting future inventory needs. Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills are essential along with attention to detail and familiarity with supply chain procedures. This role contributes directly to operational efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction by ensuring smooth inventory flow and accurate record-keeping. Reports to Inventory Control Manager.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Perform routine physical cycle counts and audits.
  • Reconcile inventory discrepancies.
  • Update inventory databases and software.
  • Identify damaged, dead or obsolete plant material.
  • Grade plant material for sales.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Special skills/training:

  • Proficiency with common data entry software such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and inventory management systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage 100, Plant-X, etc.).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail to identify inconsistencies or duplicates and correct errors during entry.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple data sets, spreadsheets or entry queues.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
  • Familiarity with plant material (trees, shrubs, perennials, etc.).
  • The ability to work well under pressure and be flexible in varying situations.
  • The ability to perform basic math functions such as add, subtract, multiply and divide and data analysis abilities.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish.

Experience/education:

  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in inventory control.

Physical requirements:

  • Frequent standing, sitting, walking and bending.
  • Extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
  • Continuous talking and listening.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Working conditions: Mix of indoor and outdoor work environment.

Pay range: Full time. $20–$22/hour plus benefits.

Interested candidates contact Andrea Fields, Fields.A@EshraghiNursery.com.

WHOLESALE NURSERY PROPAGATION MANAGER

Posted: 4/13/26

About us: We are a well-established wholesale tree and shrub nursery with a strong reputation for quality plant material and consistent production. Our greenhouse propagation program is the foundation of our operation, utilizing a range of techniques including seed, tissue culture tip cuttings, and hardwood cuttings. We are seeking an experienced and driven Nursery Propagation Manager to lead this critical function.

Position Summary: The Nursery Propagation Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of greenhouse propagation, ensuring the successful production of healthy, uniform plant material ready for container stepping or field planting. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, forward planning and thinking, and a hands-on approach to daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and oversee all propagation activities including seed, tissue culture tip cuttings, and hardwood cuttings.
  • Develop and execute propagation schedules aligned with production goals.
  • Monitor and optimize environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, irrigation, light) within greenhouse facilities.
  • Ensure high success rates in rooting, germination, and early-stage plant development.
  • Supervise, train, and lead propagation staff, fostering a productive and accountable team environment.
  • Coordinate with production teams on timing for stepping up liners or transitioning to field planting.
  • Maintain strict quality control standards for plant health, uniformity, and readiness.
  • Implement integrated pest management (IPM) practices in propagation areas.
  • Track and report propagation metrics, crop progress, and labor efficiency.
  • Manage inventory of propagation materials, supplies, and inputs.
  • Continuously improve propagation techniques, efficiencies, and outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on wholesale nursery propagation experience.
  • At least 5 years in a lead or management role within a propagation or greenhouse setting.
  • Proven expertise in seed propagation, tissue culture tip cuttings, and hardwood cuttings.
  • Strong knowledge of greenhouse systems, climate control, and irrigation practices.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to plant quality.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple propagation cycles simultaneously.
  • Experience with nursery production software or tracking systems is a plus.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $80,000–$100,000 Salary.
  • Relocation allowance provided for hired candidate moving to the Gresham, OR area.
  • 401k w/Match.
  • Health benefits package.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a large and established nursery operation.

Work Environment:

  • Primarily greenhouse-based with some outdoor nursery exposure.
  • Physically active role requiring standing, walking, and occasional lifting.

Email resume to Vladimir Lomen, Vladimir@SesterFarms.com