Nursery Specialist Atmore, AL
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At PRT, we believe in being the stewards of growth and renewal for generations to come. Our Mission is to provide the most trusted growing services, best suited to the needs of our customers, and we achieve that by putting our customers first while always respecting our employees. PRT is the largestcommercial-scale growing provider in North America for a wide range of high-quality forestry seedling species. PRT has the capacity to grow and sell more than 630 million seedlings annually, at its 28 nursery locations across Canada & USA and we owe our success to our employees. By joining PRT you will become part of a team of people that grows trees for our future forests!PRT is seeking a Nursery Specialist to work at our PRT Atmore Nursery in Atmore, AL. The Nursery Specialist will participate in the management and production of container forest seedlings for the reforestation of forests across the Southeast parts of the United States of America. Activities will include, but are not limited to, equipment maintenance and repair, seed stratification and treatment, planting, irrigation, fertilizing, and harvesting while upholding PRT's safety and environmental practices and policies. PRT's seedlings are positioned to be the highest quality in the industry and are distributed across the Southeast. Our efforts are focused on high quality seedlings with good survivability and growth characteristics second to none. Each season brings new goals and challenges. During the spring, the focus is on field preparation and planning. During the summer, efforts shift to growing, fertilizing, and irrigating. In the fall and winter, the Nursery Specialist will be involved in the harvest of our seedlings. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the seed orchard activities, keep accurate records, work independently and efficiently. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their abilities and qualifications for this position.Key Accountabilities of the Nursery Specialist are:Fertilize, prune, irrigate and inventory containerized seedlingsOperate, maintain, and repair nursery equipment (i.e., conveyors, forklift, farm tractors, seedling lifter)Assess seed germinationOperate spray-rigs and fertilizer injection equipmentAssist in winterizing irrigation systemSupport innovation and continuous improvementPromote collaboration and teamwork at all levelsSet targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievementAbout the team:The Nursery Specialist will be part of a team of three (3) Nursery Specialists, Nursery Supervisor and will report to the Nursery Manager. PRT Atmore is located 11 miles outside the town of Atmore. Atmore is in western Escambia County with its southern border being the Florida state line.QualificationsRequired/Minimum Qualifications & Skills:Highschool Degree or equivalentValid Driver's LicenseStrong familiarity and mechanical skill with farm equipment and tractorsIntermediate level skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook)Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsGreat organizational and record keeping skillsCustomer driven and orientedStrong work ethic and ability to work well in a teamPreferred Qualifications & Skills:College degree in agriculture, forestry, or horticultureKnowledge of equipment maintenance, electrical, welding, and irrigation operationCompensation and Benefits:At PRT, we believe in unconditional success through people. We strive to be the place where people can sow their career and grow with us. Other components of our total rewards offering include:Competitive annual salary matching your level of experience and abilityMatching 401K programComprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, vision and dentalRelocation allowance (if applicable)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 BalanceCollaboration 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.Next Steps: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. We believe that diversity and inclusion help us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive. We encourage you to connect with us at humanresources@ for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr