PRT Hiring for Grower (forest seedlings) Job at Atmore, AL Full Time

PRT operates a diverse network of 19 nurseries in Canada and the United States enabling us to grow a wide variety of high-quality container forest seedlings for all climatic and site conditions. Annual production of 335 million seedlings makes PRT the largest producer of containerized forest seedlings in North America. We produce trees for customers from British Columbia to Ontario and Michigan to Alabama to Oregon.

Position Summary:

The Grower will be responsible to ensure nursery cultural practices are planned and implemented to achieve target standards for all products while assisting in risk management activities ensuring stock is properly protected. The Grower will assist in monitoring and tracking the crops against growth curves and keeping irrigation and climatic records. They will also assist in supervising and training nursery workers, and maintaining, repairing and upgrading nursery facilities and equipment in use. Some weekend and shift work will be required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Either a two-year or four-year diploma in in horticulture or agriculture, or an acceptable combination of formal training and relevant experience
• Experience working in horticulture, greenhouse, and/or /farming operations including the ability to coordinate and supervise operational tasks, planning, and crew supervision
• Ability to make minor repairs to irrigation systems and other production equipment
• Proven experience collecting data, defining problems, establishing facts, and draw valid conclusions necessary to identify a wide variety of conditions such as plant diseases or insects
• The ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office
• Applicants must hold, or be capable of obtaining, a Pesticide Applicator License

Additional Information

Compensation, Benefits & Workplace Culture:

• Competitive annual salary matching your level of experience and ability
• Bonus incentive program
• Matching 401K program
• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health and dental
• Relocation allowance, if applicable
• Our PRT nurseries are vibrant and fun communities with a strong supportive team structure and employees who share a strong passion for the “green” nature of our business and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.

Location:

PRT Atmore is located just outside the town of Atmore in western Escambia County with its southern border on the Florida state line. Atmore’s pleasant climate offers excellent recreational facilities, including golf, tennis, and walking trails. Fifty minutes southwest is the beautiful town of Mobile, with 300 years of history as the cultural center of the Gulf Coast. The Mobile Delta provides over 20,000 acres of open water for year-round fishing, canoeing and camping. Fifty minutes southeast is Pensacola, Florida, another large city with a rich history. With Pensacola, Mobile, Gulf Shores, and other nearby coastal cities, there is an endless variety of things to see and do.

How to Apply:

Please apply through the Career Page of our website at Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd. Applications will be accepted until January 3, 2023.

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