ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER – MOANA NURSERY
Posted: 1/1/23Moana Nursery in Canby, Oregon, is looking for a full-time Assistant Nursery Manager who will work directly with the General Manager. They will work in all areas of the 193-acre wholesale nursery, which has both container yard and field production. We have a parent company in Reno, Nevada, with three retail stores and a commercial/residential landscape division.
Duties:
- Production planning, inventory
- Herbicide applications in container yard and fields
- Customer orders
- Fleet maintenance decisions
- Budgeting of annual expenses
- Shipping
- Supply purchasing.
Requirements:
- A strong foundation in common sense
- A strong knowledge of the ornamental nursery business
- A strong knowledge of plant production, growing, propagation
- Experience with irrigation systems, overhead impact sprinklers and drip irrigation
- Experience with wide range of agriculture/farm equipment operation.
- Computer experience
- Bilingual is preferred.
Salary and benefits:
- $55,000-$70,000/year (with bonuses)
- Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Relocation assistance.
To apply: Email resume and answers to these questions: Are you willing to work outside in all weather conditions throughout the year? What is your education? How long have you been in the nursery business? (5 years preferred) What language(s) do you speak? What licenses or certifications do you have? (driver’s license required; chemical applicator’s license preferred) Please visit our website at moananursery.com.
EXPERIENCED HANDS ON NURSERY MANAGER
Posted: 5/31/23Our partially employee-owned Nursery, north of Seattle, is looking for an experienced Nursery Manager who can guide a team of up to 12 members. 10 or more years of hands-on experience in growing and propagation of nursery stock is recommended. Compensation from $85K per year plus bonus. Please send resume to diggerjobs@oan.org with the subject line Blind Box C.
FACILITIES MANAGER
ISELI NURSERY – BORING, OR
Posted: 8/29/23Iseli Nursery requires an experienced Facilities Manager in Boring, OR. Qualified candidates have experience managing people and projects, urchasing supplies and equipment, maintaining and upgrading farm facilities including irrigation systems, and experience with farm equipment. Can-do attitude, effective communicator, customer service and safety minded, self-motivated, team player, ability to solve problems. Benefits include health/dental/life insurance, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, flexible spending plan, 401k with a generous employer matching ontribution, compensation commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: afernandez@iselinursery.com.
HELP WANTED
Posted: 1/1/23For jobs and key employees throughout California and the Northwest, call Florasearch, Inc. You know us. For more than three 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
Website: florasearch.com
Email: search@florasearch.com
HELP WANTED
Posted: 1/1/23
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.
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Posted: 8/21/23
Blooming Nursery is looking to expand our sales force! We are looking for the right people to join our successful and professional sales team. Passion, organization and dedication as well as a solid background in the nursery industry are some of the qualities we value the most. We are a 41 year old wholesale nursery specializing in herbaceous perennials, herbs, grasses and specialty annuals but also producing a line of selected shrubs. We sell exclusively to Independent Retailers (mostly in the Pacific Northwest) as well as to the landscape trade. Currently we are seeking an additional inside Sales Rep as well as an additional Outside Sales Rep. Salary and bonuses are competitive! Health insurance, Vacation, 401K 6% matching. We are environmentally careful. We believe in supporting our community of employees. please send your resume and a letter of introduction to gkdinsdale@bloomingnursery.com
INSIDE SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Posted: 6/22/23J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., a leading provider of shade and flowering trees in North America, is seeking an Inside Sales and Customer Service representative at our headquarters in Boring Oregon. In this position you will actively sell our full product line of trees, positively collaborate with our existing inside team, and support four outside sales representatives to ensure daily productivity toward achieving sales goals. Experience in the green industry (preferably with bare root trees), a strong team work ethic and a customer centric mentality are key skills for this role. If you’re interested in a long-term position with an established leader in the nursery industry please send your resume to:
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co
Attn: Human Resources – Sales
PO Box 189
Boring OR 97009
pame@jfschmidt.com | fax 503-512-2209
INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Posted: 1/1/23TSW Nursery Sales Inc. is seeking a plant-knowledgeable inside sales representative with 3-5 years of sales experience. The perfect candidate must be proficient in MS Office Suite and Quickbooks software, provide excellent customer service, have strong verbal and written communication skills, manage their time, and be organized. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please mail or email cover letter and resume to:
TSW Nursery Sales, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 1217
Wilsonville, OR 97070
accounting@tswnurserysales.com
INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT POSITION
Posted: 9/11/23Kuenzi Turf and Nursery, located in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a full-time highly motivated hands-on production coordinator/customer service person. This position would report to the general manager and offers a wide range of tasks. Depending on the candidates’ skills, these tasks include production management support, fertilizer and pesticide program lead, inventory, shipping, customer service, outside and inside sales. The goal of the position is to provide high quality service to our production team and customers.
We are looking for a candidate with work experience/knowledge in the nursery industry, and motivated to provide support to production processes and excellent customer service inside and outside the company. General skills for this position include good time management, proficient in the MS office Suite, excellent verbal and written communication, and highly organized. This position would require the person to be self-directed, flexible, and team oriented with the changing needs at the nursery. Some travel required.
Salary dependent on skills and experience. Benefits include medical and life insurance, paid time off and 401K matching. Email cover letter and resume to tyler@kuenziturfnursery.com. Full job description available upon request. 503-585-8337.
For more information about our company, visit us online at KuenziTurfNursery.com.
IN HOUSE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Posted: 4/21/23Patterson Nursery Sales, Inc. located in Eagle Creek, Oregon is searching for an experienced In-House Sales Representative. We are unique in that we are both a grower as well as a full-service brokerage of Ornamental Nursery Stock. Our mission is to supply the finest plant material available through exceptional service. We ship throughout the USA and Canada. A successful candidate will maintain existing customer accounts as well as develop new accounts. In conjunction with those primary duties, he or she will also maintain, develop, and cultivate strong vendor relationships. Candidate needs to be extremely self-motivated, quality driven, and possess a high work ethic. Must be a team player with extensive industry experience. Vehicle provided for to and from work as well as significant local travel visiting our suppliers and touring customers. Minimal overnight or out of area travel requirements. Excellent benefit package, competitive compensation based on DOE. If we interest you, please apply! All applicants remain confidential. Please send resume to Jason@Pattersonnurserysales.com.
NURSERY SUPERVISOR
Posted: 8/17/23Weyerhaeuser’s Western Timberlands has an opening for a Nursery Supervisor to join our Western Regeneration business. This full-time position will be based at our Rochester Regeneration Center in Rochester, WA. Salary level is dependent on skills and experience.
Key Functions
- Committed to working safely and following all safety rules and regulations; demonstrate and role model safety policies and safe work practices
- Assist with daily leadership and supervision of company production staff and contract crews performing nursery activities associated with seedling production, which includes sowing, transplanting, irrigation, growing, frost protection, harvest, packing and shipping, and maintenance
- Effectively prioritize, plan, implement, and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines
- Balance labor resources to ensure continuous improvement in safety, quality, production, and costs
The Rochester site produces 20+ million container seedlings a year for internal and external reforestation customers and plugs for transplanting at our bareroot nurseries. Western Regeneration is comprised of 4 nurseries and 3 seed orchards throughout Washington and Oregon.
Qualifications
- Associate degree (or higher) in a Natural Resources related field OR at least 4 years of nursery or ag production experience will be considered
- Flexible availability regarding days and hours of work during seasonal activities
- Ability to meet the essential functions of the position including working both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to a variety of weather conditions and uneven working surfaces
- Valid driver’s license
- Residence within approximately 30 minutes of the facility due to business needs (relocation assistance available)
To apply online, please visit http://weyer.jobs/19864
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $65K – $97K based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across
North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we’ve been taking care of forests to make life better.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
RETAIL READY ACCOUNT MANAGER
Posted: 8/9/23Reports to: Retail Ready Sales Manager | Department: Sales | Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 DOE
A career at Skagit Horticulture is challenging, rewarding, and satisfying. We accomplish our goals when each individual performs to their full potential while contributing as a valuable team player with others in the organization.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain and manage relationship with key customer accounts across a defined geographic region. Planning, analysis, and sales forecasting as well as strong analytical skills. Professionally build programs, construct presentations, discover opportunity and capture business with existing and target Key Accounts. This is a remote position, candidate should be familiar with Oregon State region.
Primary Duties:
Relationship management
- Maintain and manage relationship with customers at all levels of the business.
- Owner (where applicable)
- Manager
- Buyer
- Accounts Payable
Sales
- Generate sales through communication with customer
- Regular orders from availability
- Rebooking previous season sales
- Review past sales for additional sales opportunities (what didn’t they buy)
- New program offerings
- Promote Value Added offerings i.e. prepricing
Forecasting
- Internal
- Work with Retail Ready Sales Manager to meet monthly and future sales plans
- External
- Work with Customer to meet future sales plans both internal and external
- Managing booked orders for timing to achieve sales budget
Communication & Travel
- Promote the use of the www.skagitgardens.com for order placement and review past orders, credit requests, rack pick up, etc.
- Manage booked order expectations for crop readiness and timing of shipments
- Travel to meet customers and become familiar with their retail space or workspace
- Schedule meetings, product knowledge and follow up
- in person or remote meeting platform (video call, go to meeting, etc)
- Listen for missed opportunities for additional sales
- General understanding of UPC, SKU and Retail Pricing needs
- Communicate variance, special events and challenges to the Retail Ready Sales Manager
- Negotiate credits
- Gain Industry intelligence visiting competition and surveying product mix and pricing
- Handle all aspects of key account customer inquiries and calls
- Represent company at industry events, tradeshows, breeder events and field trials
Required / Preferred Qualifications:
- A degree in horticulture or plant science is preferred
- Experience in nursery, garden center or landscaping is preferred
- Willingness to travel is required
- Candidate should have strong people and problem-solving skills
- Experience in strategic planning and forecasting preferred
- Excellent communicator with internal and external customers
- High integrity and respect for confidentiality requirements
- Intermediate competency in all Microsoft Office® suites
Safety
- Ensure that all production and maintenance work areas are kept clean and safe.
To apply, email cover letter and resume to Jobs@skagithort.com
SALES SUPPORT STAFF
Posted: 8/29/23This full-time position requires someone who is detailed oriented, has good people skills, enjoys new challenges and is a quick learner. The duties include, but are not limited to, communication with customers and sales force, processing orders on the computer, assisting with shipping, inventory and phone/email correspondence. There are a variety of duties to develop you to your utmost potential. Writing and communication skills with a friendly and professional attitude is important. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must. Computer skills with Microsoft, Excel, Word experience is beneficial, and experience with industry terminology and plants is a bonus (but not required). We are a wholesale grower, operating Mon-Fri, located in NE Salem. It is an hourly position and the rate is to be determined on knowledge and experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan and paid holiday/vacation time. To apply, submit your resume vial email to jamie@alphanursery.com.