Container Nursery Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE:

PRT is seeking a Forest Container Nursery Technician.  Activities will include seed stratification and treatment planting irrigation fertilizer / chemical application and harvesting. PRTs seedlings are positioned to be the highest quality in the industry and are distributed across the Southeast.  During the spring youll be focused on seed treatment sowing and crop establishment.  Each season will bring new goals and challenges. During the summer your efforts will shift to growing fertilizing irrigation and crop the fall and winter you will be involved in the harvest and distribution of our seedlings. 

Key Accountabilities of the Nursery Technician:

• Operate forklift farm tractors and various other nursery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate spray-rigs fertilizer injection equipment and center pivot irrigation in a safe and productive manner.
• Assist with daily tasks necessary to maintain equipment buildings and grounds.

LOCATION: DeRidder LA PRT Evans

WORK STATUS: Full-time Hourly

*Weekdays and weekends as needed especially during our busiest times of the year.

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.
• Valid drivers license.
• 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.

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 diversity of thought for innovation and growth. We seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our companys performance and progress. We believe that openness and diversity of thought help us drive innovation make better decisions achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time