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November 6, 2024
ArborGen
Blenheim
FULL TIME
Forestry Nursery Specialist
Arbor Gen’s Tree Nursery in Blenheim, SC has an open position for a Forestry Nursery Specialist. This facility produces 60+ million bare root pine seedlings from seed annually. The Forestry Nursery Specialist is required to perform all the skilled operations at the nursery. He/she is responsible for production goals, product quality and minimizing nursery expenses. A specialist must be reliable, innovative, team-oriented and conscientious with a positive work ethic.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Operate, maintain, modify and calibrate farm tractors, agricultural equipment, conveyors, and strapping machines and other equipment used on the job.
2. Maintain records including but not limited to equipment maintenance, parts inventory, safety inspections, and fuel records.
3. Assist in the operation and maintenance of an automatic irrigation system including pump station, below ground main lines, above ground supply system, and digital controllers.
4. Weld and fabricate metal items.
5. Assist in all phases of weed control, including herbicide application, mechanical control and hand weeding.
6. Assist in all phases of crop nutrition including fertilization recommendations and applications.
7. Wear safety personal protective equipment, maintain facility, and maintain a safe working environment.
8. Supervise labor in various nursery operations.
9. Serve as a team member in group work improvement projects.
10. Work extended hours, weekends and holidays, outdoors in all types of weather conditions as required.
11. Participate in and complete required safety training.
12. Other duties and projects as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills:
· Experience in construction, welding, metal fabrication, and equipment maintenance.
· Ability to be innovative and be resourceful to accomplish goals.
· Basic math, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Associate Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, OR 5+ years’ experience operating and maintaining agricultural equipment in lieu of education preferred.
· Good human relations skills to serve as a team member and a team leader.
Physical Requirements:
This is heavy work exerting up to 40-100 pounds of force; work may involve climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping; worker is subject to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, gasses and chemicals; visual acuity is required for experiments; requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes. This can be inside or outside work or working in hot, humid cold and damp conditions. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Applicant must pass a drug screening test.
DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the applicant. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Operate, maintain, modify and calibrate farm tractors, agricultural equipment, conveyors, and strapping machines and other equipment used on the job.
2. Maintain records including but not limited to equipment maintenance, parts inventory, safety inspections, and fuel records.
3. Assist in the operation and maintenance of an automatic irrigation system including pump station, below ground main lines, above ground supply system, and digital controllers.
4. Weld and fabricate metal items.
5. Assist in all phases of weed control, including herbicide application, mechanical control and hand weeding.
6. Assist in all phases of crop nutrition including fertilization recommendations and applications.
7. Wear safety personal protective equipment, maintain facility, and maintain a safe working environment.
8. Supervise labor in various nursery operations.
9. Serve as a team member in group work improvement projects.
10. Work extended hours, weekends and holidays, outdoors in all types of weather conditions as required.
11. Participate in and complete required safety training.
12. Other duties and projects as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills:
· Experience in construction, welding, metal fabrication, and equipment maintenance.
· Ability to be innovative and be resourceful to accomplish goals.
· Basic math, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Associate Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, OR 5+ years’ experience operating and maintaining agricultural equipment in lieu of education preferred.
· Good human relations skills to serve as a team member and a team leader.
Physical Requirements:
This is heavy work exerting up to 40-100 pounds of force; work may involve climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping; worker is subject to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, gasses and chemicals; visual acuity is required for experiments; requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes. This can be inside or outside work or working in hot, humid cold and damp conditions. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Applicant must pass a drug screening test.
DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the applicant. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Associate (Preferred)
- Horticulture: 2 years (Required)
- Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (Required)
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