Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

PRT is seeking a Forest Nursery Specialist. The position will participate in the management and production of 24+ million containerized seedlings and 35+ million bareroot forest seedlings annually. Activities will include seed stratification and treatment, planting, irrigation, fertilizer / chemical application, and harvesting. PRT’s seedlings are positioned to be the highest quality in the industry and are distributed across the Southeast. Our efforts are focused on high quality seedlings with good survivability and growth characteristics second to none. In this position, your primary focus will be the bareroot seedlings but will share time with the container seedling crop as well. You will work on a team of four Nursery Technicians, Nursery Supervisor, and report to the Nursery Manager. Each season will bring new goals and challenges. During the spring, you’ll be focused on field preparation and planting. During the summer, your efforts will shift to growing, fertilizing, and irrigation. In the fall and winter, you will be involved in the harvest of our seedlings. As a Nursery Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Operate forklift, farm tractors, seedling lifter, and various other nursery equipment
• Operate spray-rigs and fertilizer injection equipment in a safe and productive manner
• Assist with daily tasks necessary to maintain equipment, buildings, and development of the seedling crop development of the seedling crop.

LOCATION: Camden, Alabama, Pine Hill PRT

About the location: Grow Together, Succeed Together

Sweet Home Alabama. With attractions like Bridgeport Beach and Roland Cooper State Park — and daily Alabama River excursions from Gee’s Bend Ferry — Camden, Alabama, is a great place to get outdoors! Take a tour at the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center and learn a few fascinating facts about local art, quilt making, furniture, clothing, and shoe repair. At the end of your day, stop by the Gaines Ridge Dinner Club for irresistible Southern-style surf and turf.

WORK STATUS: Full-time Hourly

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

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry is a plus.
• Strong Mechanical skills with farm equipment, tractors, vehicles, conveyors, pumps, and motors strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, electrical, welding, and irrigation operation is preferred.
• Strong people management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Customer driven and oriented.

Alignment with PRT's Values

• Safety First, Growth Always! Working safely together, every day.
• Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to excellence.

Join our team and help us cultivate a thriving future for our forests!

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER:
TOTAL REWARDS AT PRT:

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.

Financial Rewards

• Competitive annual salary matching your level of experience and ability
• Matching 401K program

Comprehensive Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, vision and dental
• Paid vacation and paid Stat holidays

Professional Development

• Development Support: Personalized guidance to accelerate your career growth
• Learning-Focused Culture: Continuous skill development built into every role
• Recognition for innovative contributions that drive our business forward

Unique ‘Green’ Cultural Advantages

• Our PRT nurseries are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the “green” nature of our business and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.

• We provide a supportive team structured workplace, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.

• Our efforts are focused on high quality seedlings with good survivability and growth characteristics

• Passion for nature solutions and the earth

• Every voice matters

• Strong commitment to environmental sustainability

• Passionate team dedicated to stewardship of North American forests

Join PRT and be part of a mission-driven organization where your professional growth is as important as the forests we help to grow. Here, you're not just an employee – you're a vital part of our ecosystem of innovation and environmental stewardship.

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 company’s 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.

We encourage you to connect with us at human.resources@prt.com for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.

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