ASSISTANT GROWER – KRAEMER’S NURSERY
Posted: 2/18/25
Kraemer’s Nursery, Inc. is a family-owned wholesale nursery operating in the Mt. Angel area since 1968. We grow a wide variety of woody shrubs and ornamentals, including broadleaf evergreens, conifers, grasses, flowering shrubs, perennials, roses, small fruits, Japanese maples and more. We ship to a national customer base that includes major retailers, independent nurseries/garden centers, re-wholesalers, and landscapers. Kraemer’s Nursery takes pride in being a family owned and operated business. We strive to nurture positive, long-term relationships with our customers, suppliers, and employees.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Grower. Successful candidate will have a four-year degree in Horticulture or Agriculture and be bi-lingual in English and Spanish. The salary range, depending on education and experience, is $75,000 – $90,000 annually. Fringe benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, FSA and/or HSA account options, paid time-off, 401(k) with safe harbor match, employee discount, dependent care, and parental leave.
The Assistant Grower (AG) reports to the Production Manager. The AG’s primary responsibilities include assisting with the direction, management, and coordination of the duties of the Site Supervisors and Section Growers. The AG will assist with the planning and preparation of the nursery production plan, monitoring growing, potting and field planting. The AG will work closely with all departments in a cooperative and collaborative manner to ensure overall cost effective and efficient nursery operations. The AG will participate in and support the training of all employees in the basic methodologies of Continuous Improvement/Lean and collaborate with leaders within the company to identify and prioritize Continuous Improvement/Lean opportunities.
Specific Duties
- Work closely with Production Manager, Site Supervisors and Section
- Growers to grow and maintain quality plants for our customers.
- Provide support and planning to production crews to ensure the most efficient use of labor and equipment.
- Track and support tasks established at Manager meetings and Section Grower meetings.
- Communicate with Sales team to address concerns, timing and/or status of crops.
- Work with all cultural aspects of growing plants at the nursery including irrigation, soil and plant health, fertilization, and chemical applications.
- Communicate and enforce company policies.
- Follow proper chain of command to receive work instructions and report any problems or concerns to the Production Manager.
- Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner.
General Duties
Become a valuable growing resource, supporting the operational success of the nursery, and perform any other reasonable task as required by management and in accordance with applicable laws.
Mental and Physical Requirements
- Specific knowledge of agricultural practices.
- Able to climb up and down equipment.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to operate hand tools (such as trimmers, fertilizer applicators, backpack blowers).
- Able to operate machinery (such as tractors, forklifts, case loaders).
- Ability to operate a personal computer.
- Ability to demonstrate company customer service philosophy.
- Ability to dial, hear and respond to telephone or in-person inquiries and daily assignments.
- Ability to coordinate customer service activities with staff in and outside the office.
- Ability to read, understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to move around the office with occasional lifting, bending and reaching.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to maintain and file documents.
- Ability to sit at a desk or computer terminal, writing, typing, keying and coding information.
Work Environment Characteristics
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, insects, or agricultural chemicals.
- Ability to perform duties both outside and inside in varying conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, and wet and/or humid weather conditions.
- The work environment for this position may include observations near moving mechanical parts.
- Individual must be able to withstand the noise of forklifts, tractors, and other agricultural equipment.
Right to change
Management retains the right to add, subtract or change the duties of the position at any time.
Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest and their current resume to [email protected]
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Posted: 3/14/25
Our wholesale nursery currently has an opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to join our team. Core duties would be to work closely with a group of existing customers (partners) in coordinating our efforts to their expectation. Candidates must be proficient in communication, both verbal as well as written. Along with basic formatting spreadsheets with an emphasis on accuracy.
Additional qualities/experience needed:
- General familiarity with plant varieties and standards
- Enjoy participating in solutions
- Works well in a team setting
- Self-driven and accepts responsibility
- Desire for both personal and professional growth Spanish helpful, and honesty and effort paramount.
Additional responsibilities could be available based on one’s interest and experience. Compensation based on final job description. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, and retirement plan.
Please send resume (with references) and salary history to: Highland Meadow Nursery10377 S. Toliver RdMolalla, OR 97038
Or email [email protected].
HELP WANTED
Posted: 1/3/24
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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 [email protected] to the specific job for which you qualify.
For more information, please visit us online at www.loennursery.com.