Forest Nursery Team Lead
Forest Nursery Team Lead
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team.
Were looking for a full-time Forest Nursery Team Lead to join our team in Cottage Grove Oregon. Working under the Nursery Manager and collaborating with Crew Leaders and the Operations Supervisor youll play a vital role in producing high-quality seedlings for global reforestation. This hands-on position focuses on data collection and quality control in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
What will YOU be doing as a Forest Nursery Team Lead
Your primary focus will be on ensuring the accuracy and quality of our seedling production through meticulous data management and operational support.
- Support daily operations: Assist the Nursery Manager in planning and executing daily tasks to meet production targets. This includes contributing to timesheet data reconciliation and other operational data collection.
- Ensure safety: Help enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
- Facilitate data collection training: Train new team members in both English and Spanish on how to accurately use our internal tools for data collection.
- Maintain accurate records: Keep precise records for production performance tracking timesheets and other operational data.
- Conduct quality audits: Perform double-checks for shipping and receiving orders counting items to ensure accuracy and auditing the quality of outgoing products.
- Identify improvements: Champion continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies and sharing best practices.
- Foster teamwork: Promote a positive team culture through open communication and shared goals.
ABOUT THE TEAM:
The Lead Hand will lead a team of workers under the supervision and management of a Nursery Manager.
LOCATION: PRT Cottage Grove in Cottage Grove OR USA
Qualifications :
What YOU bring to the table
Were looking for a detail-oriented and team-focused individual with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
- Minimum 3 years of nursery or agricultural experience including hands-on production work.
- Legally eligible to work in the U.S. with a valid Class 5 drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Team-focused with a positive attitude strong work ethic and a demonstrated commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs with strong manual dexterity good eyesight and the stamina and appropriate attire to work in all weather conditions.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook) and a good eye for detail in data entry and recordkeeping.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred; able to communicate effectively across diverse teams.
- Experience operating farm equipment such as forklifts and skid-steers is a strong asset.
Salary information: $18 - $20/hr (rate based on experience and preferred qualifications)
Alternate Experience
Previous experience is required for this role and we are open to individuals with transferable skills from the horticulture agriculture landscaping or greenhouse industries. Relevant past experience could include nursery production farm management team supervision field work shipping and receiving inventory management quality control equipment operation (such as forklifts and skid-steers) health and safety compliance bilingual team leadership and data entry.
Candidates may be tested to assess their abilities and qualifications for this position.
Additional Information :
Next Steps:
Ready to grow your career with PRT
To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career PRT Growing Services Ltd.
We embrace openness and different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our companys performance and progress. We believe that diversity of thought helps 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 for more information about our accessible workplace including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.
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LinkedIn: @PRTGrowingServices @IFCOSeedlings.
Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
