Nursery Production Specialist

This position is a part of the Southern Regeneration team within Weyerhaeusers Southern Timberlands Business and reports to the Nursery Supervisor. The role is in Aiken SC.

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.

Background: The Nursery Production Specialist is a member of the nursery team accountable for the pine seedling production within the Southern Regeneration this role team members rotate between activity leadership and team production accountabilities.

Key Functions:

• Administrative functions including inspections safety/environmental program management and adherence parts/equipment ordering developing activity budgets cost tracking etc.
• Develop and implement understanding of soil management irrigation fertilization pest management and other aspects of pine culture and harvest throughout the nursery cycle to meet target specifications and customer expectations.
• Tractor/implement operation for the full cycle of a pine nursery crop and general site maintenance.
• Hands-on labor from seed preparation to shipping of the final product (backpack spraying and handweeding equipment repairs irrigator operation etc.).
• Direct and monitor work of contractors.
• Forklift operation
  

• BS degree in Agriculture Horticulture Forestry Agriculture Engineering Soil Science Agronomy or a related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education and 2 years of relevant experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or comparable equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent customer focus with a strong desire to deliver the best possible product safely and effectively to a diverse customer base.
• High level of flexibility to manage and work with rapidly changing weather crop and customer demands which may necessitate unexpected work schedule adjustments.
• A willingness to work extended workdays weekends and holidays as required to meet business needs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience direct and indirect within a team.
• Willingness to become proficient at forklift tractor and implement operation.
• Willing and able to engage in strenuous work for extended periods of time often in difficult weather conditions including safely lifting up to 55 pounds repeatedly.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with and without direct supervision.
• Strong analytical problem solving and prioritization skills.
• Willingness and ability to work harmoniously in a diverse team environment sometimes under taxing conditions.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred:

• Mechanical maintenance skills such as welding and fabrication preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

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.

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Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program and we are targeting a salary range of $58830 - $88245 based on your level of skills qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan which includes medical dental vision short and long-term disability and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. 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: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year providing a total of 88 holiday hours

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