Bareroot Nursery Technician
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Job Location:
Olympia, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Role model safety professionalism integrity and positive work attitude
- Commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations
- High school diploma or GED
- High level of attention to detail and ability to problem solve
- Steady documented work history
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Able to perform basic math and basic computer skills
- Mechanical skills
- Able to operate agricultural equipment such as - tractors forklifts plows sprayers water pumps and irrigation equipment
- Good communication skills
- Team oriented
- Willingness and ability to wear all required personal protective equipment
- Ability to work outdoors year-round. Flexible availability regarding work hours during seasonal activities (may include nights weekends and off hours)
- Ability to perform the essential job functions of the position standing for long periods of time walking through irregular and slippery terrain wet cold dusty lifting up to 50 pounds stooping and bending
- Willingness and ability to learn new duties and skills
- Must possess a valid drivers license
- Live within 30 minutes of the facility
- Successfully complete pre-employment screening including drug testing
Assets:
- Two (2) years employment experience in agricultural related jobs
- Forklift operator certification or ability to obtain it in a 6-month period
- Tractor operator experience of more than 2 years
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish
This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.
What We Offer
Compensation: Your wages and benefits are set by the labor agreement between Weyerhaeuser and the union representing employees at this work site. Rate of pay is $21.78 per hour.
Benefits: When you join our team you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan which includes medical dental vision and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism sponsor a host of diversity networks promote mentoring and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: This position receives paid vacation eligibility in accordance with our union collective bargaining agreement. We offer paid vacation and holidays more information can be provided upon request.
About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs while also providing recreation wildlife habitat and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century weve been taking care of forests to make life better.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. Were serious about safety driven to achieve excellence and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join stay and thrive with our team.
Weyerhaeusers Western Timberlands has an opening for an Entry Level Nursery Technician on our Mima Bareroot Tree Nursery Production Team within our Western Regeneration business. This full-time hourly position will be based at our Mima Nursery in Olympia WA. We are looking for an individual who is committed to safety has a positive attitude excellent work ethic and a desire to work in an outdoor environment growing seedlings. Pay is $21.78 per hour. Employees at this operation are represented by the IAM-AW Union. Benefits (in accordance with the Labor Agreement) include medical dental vision 401k vacation and holidays.
The site grows about 15 million conifer seedlings a year for internal and external reforestation customers. Western Regeneration is comprised of 4 nurseries and 3 seed orchards throughout Washington and Oregon.
Key Functions:
- Demonstrate and role model safe work practices and safety policies
- Assist team members in regular duties in the bareroot seedling production process including but not limited to soil cultivation transplanting pesticide applications irrigation frost protection seedling lifting packing
- Interpreting work instructions adequately and successfully completing tasks as delegated
- Communicating with team members and the leadership team to ensure consistent exchange of information relative to task completion and crop health
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting of tractor and equipment issues
- Record keeping of tree and crop identification fertilizer and pesticide applications crop culture treatments and inspections
- Keep the leadership team informed of crop and production activity safety and environmental concerns and hazards and provide recommendations or feedback on process improvements
- Willingness to work nights-early mornings including weekends and holidays and occasional overtime
Required Experience:
IC
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- Client Server
- Advisory
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About Company
At Weyerhaeuser, we’re proud of what we do and how we do it, and we invite you to learn more.
