Seed Specialist

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

Join PRT as a Seed Specialist in West Verbena Alabama where youll be actively shaping the landscape of tomorrow by effectively participating in our new cutting-edge seed processing facility that produces top-quality genetically improved southern pine seed. This hands-on role includes machine repair and maintenance seed processing systems and machine operation safely and efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize waste.

What will YOU be doing as an Seed Specialist

As an Seed Specialist youll contribute directly to the future of our forests through hands-on work in pine cone seed processing seed production and team collaboration. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Seed Processing Operations: Support facility in all aspects of the seed cleaning drying sizing process and routine preventive care and maintenance of buildings and machines.
• 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 seed processing 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 mechanical skills along with experience diagnosing and repairing minor mechanical breakdowns effectively.
• Proficiency with digital tools including Excel Word Outlook and Epicor.
• 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 seed processing equipment forklifts tractors UTVs and tools for safe use.
• 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 :

WHAT WE OFFER:

Grow Your Career Cultivate Your Potential. At PRT we believe in nurturing talent as carefully as we nurture our forests. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package is designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.

Salary information: Competitive base salary & benefits (salary is based on experience)

Join PRT and help us make a real difference in the world!

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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time