Mountain Shadow Nursery LLC Hiring for Nursery Laboratory Technician Job at Littlerock, WA Full Time

Does the prospect of working with plants excite you? Are you an energetic person who enjoys tackling projects in a fast-paced work environment? Are you looking for a year-round, full-time job with evenings and weekends off? If so, consider applying to become a member of our team at Mountain Shadow Nursery LLC.

Mountain Shadow Nursery is a nursery that specializes in micropropagation or tissue culture of plants, including ornamental trees, shrubs, and fruit crops. This is a production-oriented position that focuses on propagating and shipping our young plants. Work is indoors in a very clean work environment. No experience is needed, but the applicant must be a quick learner, follow directions, be accurate, and work productively.

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate exceptional skills working with their hands (including hobbies) and/or experience being self-motivated and thriving in a fast-paced or production-oriented environment.

Work Hours

— We are looking to fill full-time positions (40 hours/week).

— Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

–Trimming and transferring plant cuttings

–Shipping plant cuttings to our customers

–Dishwashing vessels and clean-up

Job Requirements

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate:

–Excellent manual dexterity in both hands

–Ability to multi-task and work quickly and efficiently

–Positive attitude and high energy

In addition, the candidate must be:

–Able to sit for long periods of time while performing repetitive tasks with both hands for 8 hours per day.

–Able to sit, stand, and move on your feet for long periods of time.

–Self-motivated.

–Able to read and follow instructions correctly.

–Detail oriented with excellent record keeping skills.

–Able to lift and carry 20 lbs. routinely and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

–Minimum education: high school diploma; GED or greater.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.75 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
In-person interactions are limited to our staff (no interaction with the public). Employees must self-evaluate for Covid-19 symptoms before starting work each day and must be able to take a Covid-19 test and wear a mask if experiencing any cold symptoms.

Application Question(s):

• Describe skills or experience working with your hands, including hobbies. We are interested in candidates with excellent manual dexterity of both hands, especially fine motor skills. For example: playing musical instruments, crafting, typing, etc.
• Describe your previous experience in fast-paced or production-focused environments

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location