Western Seed Orchard Specialist

DeRidder, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Western Seed Orchard Specialist

We are currently seeking to fill an existing vacancy on our team.

Join PRT as a Western Seed Orchard Specialist in DeRidder Louisiana where youll be actively shaping the landscape of tomorrow by participating in the management of seed orchards that produce top-quality genetically improved southern pine seed. This hands-on role includes orchard establishment and maintenance grafting fertilizer and herbicide application controlled mass pollination (CMP) production and cone harvest with up to 40% travel and opportunities to bring fresh ideas to our operations.

What will YOU be doing as an Western Seed Orchard Specialist

As a Western Seed Orchard Specialist youll contribute directly to the future of our forests through hands-on work in orchard care seed production and team collaboration. Your key responsibilities will include:

Orchard Operations: Support Controlled Mass Pollination (CMP) and the development of cone crops through routine care and maintenance of seed orchards.
Equipment Handling: Safely operate a range of equipment including tractors forklifts boom lifts UTVs and power tools.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to achieve production and research goals efficiently and safely.
Recordkeeping & Tracking: Maintain accurate records of orchard activities and track progress against key production and timeline targets.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas and embrace innovation to help improve safety efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Communication & Culture: Foster strong working relationships by communicating with honesty respect and a spirit of teamwork.

Qualifications :

What YOU bring to the table

Youre a dynamic and driven professional who brings technical skill field experience and a collaborative mindset to support and strengthen our seed orchard operations.

Bachelors degree or diploma in horticulture agriculture or forestry or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills that ensures clarity and alignment across all aspects of operations.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to support informed decision-making.
Proficiency with digital tools including Excel Word Outlook and Geographic Information system (GIS).
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multitask and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
Confidence working independently or as part of a team environment.
Practical skills in operating and maintaining equipment including tractors UTVs and tools for safe pesticide and fertilizer application.
Reliability and flexibility with a willingness to work full-timeincluding weekdays and weekends during peak seasons.

Previous experience is required but we are open to individuals with previous transferable skills such as: horticulture agriculture forestry silviculture arboriculture nursery operations orchard management greenhouse management landscaping plant propagation environmental science natural resource management conservation field research equipment operation (tractors UTVs chainsaws forklifts) pesticide application fertilizer application GIS mapping data collection Excel reporting project coordination teamwork and fieldwork in outdoor environments.

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.

Still Want to learn more

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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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Employment Type :

Full-time

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