Olsten Staffing is assisting a local client in the Blenheim, South Carolina area to find an experienced and eager Forestry Nursery Specialist.The main responsibility of the Forestry Nursery Specialist is to perform all skilled operations at the nursery. Candidate will be responsible for production goals, product quality, and minimizing nursery expenses. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain, modify, and calibrate farm tractors, agricultural equipment, conveyors, and strapping machines and other equipment used on the job.
- Maintain records including but not limited to equipment maintenance, parts inventory, safety inspections, and fuel records.
- Assist in the operation and maintenance of an automatic irrigation system including pump station, below ground main lines, above ground supply system, and digital controllers.
- Weld and fabricate metal items.
- Assist in all phases of weed control, including herbicide application, mechanical control, and hand weeding.
- Assist in all phases of crop nutrition including fertilization recommendations and applications.
- Wear safety personal protective equipment, maintain facility, and maintain a safe working environment.
- Supervise labor in various nursery operations.
- Serve as a team member in group work improvement projects.
- Work extended hours, weekends, and holidays, outdoors in all types of weather conditions as required.
- Participate in and complete required safety training.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Experience in construction, welding, metal fabrication, and equipment maintenance.
- Ability to be innovative and be resourceful to accomplish goals.
- Basic math, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Associate Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, OR 5+ years' experience operating and maintaining agricultural equipment in lieu of education preferred.
- Good human relations skills to serve as a team member and a team leader.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to climb, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, push, pull, lift and grasp
- Subjected to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, gasses and chemicals
- Visual acuity is required for experiments
- Requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes
- Inside or outside work or working in hot, humid cold and damp conditions
- Applicant must have a valid driver's license
- Applicant must pass a drug screening test.
Experience:
- Horticulture: 2 years (Required)
- Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)
Pay rate is based on experience.Click on Apply Now to be considered for this job in Blenheim, South Carolina, call 843.###.####, or you can visit our website www.olsten.com to search for other opportunities that are currently available.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit www.olsten.com/candidate-privacy/The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Details: $16.00 to $24.00 per hourBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance