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HELP WANTED

Posted: 1/3/24

For jobs and key employees throughout California and the Northwest, call Florasearch, Inc. You know us. For more than four decades we have been bringing together key people and excellent companies in the nursery and greenhouse industries and allied trades. Check our references. Confidential. Employer pays fee.

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

FloraSearch.com
[email protected]

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 [email protected] to the specific job for which you qualify.

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

GROWER

Posted: 11/12/24

PRT is currently recruiting for a full time Grower position at PRT Hubbard, Hubbard, Oregon, USA. This person will assist with the production of quality forest seedling crops by applying effective forest nursery practices and principles, and will operationally assist, co-ordinate and train forest nursery workers in required nursery work activities. This engaging, high paced, physical position offers a safe work environment and an opportunity for a career that will make a positive change in the world. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about nursery activities, while working independently and efficiently. Weekend and shift work required. Some experience and education in Horticulture preferred. Full training will be provided. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their skill, ability, competence and efficiency for this position.

Key responsibilities:

  • Implementing water, fertilization and greenhouse cultural programs as indicated on Crop Prescriptions.
  • Operating the Argus Environmental Control System for irrigation, climate and alarm programs.
  • Monitoring the growth of seedlings through morphological measurements and tissue nutrient analyses.
  • Making insect and disease inspections and implementing methods of control.
  • Keeping neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems.
  • Inspecting and repairing, or requesting replacement, Argus monitoring equipment and software as needed.
  • Supervising and training seasonal irrigation employees.
  • Training nursery employees in safe, efficient work practices in weeding, quality control, cultural practices, and other nursery activities, as applicable.
  • Follow a company directed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for pesticide application.
  • Providing feedback on growing programs to the Production Manager on a regular basis.
  • Filter cleaning and replacement for the main filter and those within greenhouses.
  • Regular inspection of injectors, irrigation lines and mixing equipment for wear and proper function.
  • Assisting with crop and growing material inventories.

Required qualifications and skills:

  • Successful completion of two certificates in horticulture.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Knowledge of greenhouse equipment and climate control systems.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Great organizational and record keeping skills.
  • Ability to provide basic maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Pesticide Applicator Certificate Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly wage matching your level of experience and ability
  • Bonus incentive program
  • Matching 401k program
  • Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, vision and dental
  • A supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
  • Room to grow – Learning and growing is built into every role here. At PRT, you’ll get mentorship and acknowledgment for helping our business grow.
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Collaboration and teamwork – Innovation doesn’t know hierarchy. We make sure everyone is heard, considered, and respected.
  • Green Culture – Our PRT nurseries and seed orchards are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the nature solutions we provide to our earth and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We promote equality of opportunity and seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process.

To apply, please submit your resume directly to us through our career portal at: PRT.com/grow-your-career

HARDGOODS DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Posted: 11/22/24

Portland Nursery is looking for an experienced Hardgoods Department Manager! This position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of employees and will be expected to carry out the full spectrum of leadership responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and procedures. Prior nursery experience required.

Job Requirements:

  • Support company policies and priorities.
  • Interview, hire, supervise and train staff on customer service, POS, phones, radio, and other related systems to ensure that established procedures are followed.
  • Responsible for prioritizing and communicating departmental needs to staff – watering, signage, stocking, etc.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with staff.
  • Establish and maintain high standards of plant quality.
  • Conduct employee reviews.
  • Coordinate seasonal construction and change of displays.
  • Sustain a positive and customer focused work environment.

Please apply via: [email protected]

NURSERY MANAGER

Posted: 4/23/24

Flower World Nursery in Snohomish, Washington is looking for an ambitious “hands on” Nursery manager who is bilingual in Spanish and English. Must have 5-10 years growing experience and looking for a career position with generous pay, benefits, and future company ownership. Responsible for 40% of nursery sales. Should be able to coordinate and supervise a crew of 12 -15.

Send your application to owner [email protected].

NURSERY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Posted: 10/25/24

Weyerhaeuser’s Western Timberlands has an opening for a Production Assistant with our Western Regeneration business. This full-time hourly, overtime eligible, position will be based at our Regeneration Center in Turner, OR and the hourly pay rate ranges from $22.39 to $24.10, depending on experience level. We are looking for our team members to be dedicated to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a desire to work in an indoor and outdoor environment growing seedlings.

Key Functions:

  • Role model safety, professionalism, integrity, and positive work attitude Team member will flow to several departments (Seed Orchard, Greenhouse Operations and Bare Root Nursery) at the site to work with those groups at times of peak production. A willingness to work in a dynamic work environment is essential.
  • Be a safety leader and participate in safety documentation, record keeping, job hazard analyses, reliable procedures, and required safety training.
  • Assist team members in regular duties in the seedling production processes including sowing, groundwork, transplanting, irrigation, seedling lifting, packing, shipping, pesticide/fertilizer applications, frost protection, orchard stimulation, cone harvest, seed cleaning, and seed processing.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
  • The ability and initiative to work safely, contribute to the safety of team members, and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Must have excellent listening and communication skills; ability to read and follow written instructions.
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime as operating conditions require, ability to travel to the site on short notice to perform frost protection activities.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Live within 30 minutes of the facility.
  • Ability to operate, maintain and perform light duty repair on common agricultural equipment.

Please apply via this link: http://weyer.jobs/21747

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE SOUTHEAST TERRITORY

Posted: 11/20/24

For 75 years, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. has provided our industry the highest quality bare root and containerized shade and flowering trees in North America! Our core beliefs are rooted in family and in our commitment to provide exceptional trees and service to our customers.

We’re seeking an experienced independent sales representative for our Southeast Territory, one of the most beautiful and dynamic nursery regions of our country! This qualified individual will proactively sell all lines of JFS product to current and prospective customers while maintaining a high level of professionalism, positivity and communication.

Successful candidates will possess the key strengths of excellent listening and communication skills, self-motivation and a strong drive to succeed. Consistent market feedback and collaboration with Sales Manager to further develop and expand the territory, while delivering prompt service and support is essential. Familiarity with selling nursery stock, residing in the territory and experience traveling to visit clients on a regular basis is required.

If you’re enthusiastic about partnering with a well-known and established leader in the nursery industry please email, fax, or mail your resume and cover letter to:

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co
Attn: HR
PO Box 189
Boring OR 97009
[email protected]
Fax: 503-512-2209

PROPAGATION MANAGER

Posted: 8/29/24

Oregon Pride Nurseries, Inc., a 240-acre container and field operation, is seeking an individual to lead our Propagation department. This would require overseeing; seedling GH productions, scheduling softwood and hardwood cuttings, sticking and potting, grafting, maintaining irrigation and fertilization in department, recapping and reporting. Job would require propagation experience, strong leadership, supervisory and communication skills. Spanish would be a plus. Benefits include excellent health insurance, 401K matching and profit sharing. Salary dependent on talent level and experience. Please mail or email resume to:

Oregon Pride Nurseries, Inc.
Attn: Jackie
5380 SE Booth Bend Road
McMinnville, OR 97128
[email protected]