Last update: December 1, 2014
CONTAINER PLANT HEALTHPosted 12/1/14
Large Oregon wholesale nursery looking for an experienced, energetic individual to oversee day-to-day container plant health operations. Applicant must have a valid ODL and Oregon Pesticide Applicators License with relevant horticultural training & experience. Spanish helpful, but not required. Excellent work environment and benefits package. Send resume to randy.armstrong@baileynursery.com.
CUSTOMER SERVICE / GENERAL OFFICE HELPPosted 12/3/14
Trees Northwest is a small, but growing, nursery marketing and shipping company (located between Sandy and Eagle Creek) heavily involved in the landscape/construction industries throughout a multi-state region. Ours is a small, informal and fast paced environment where we focus on efficiency, accuracy, and productivity while still maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere.
We are looking for someone to help in our office with plant sales and customer service, marketing, plant sourcing, accounts receivable, shipping and all aspects of small office management.
For this position you must have the following qualifications:
- Familiarity with and experience in the nursery industry as well as extensive nursery plant knowledge.
- Excellent phone communication capabilities.
- Must be flexible, organized, and motivated.
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and have the ability to multi-task at a high level.
- Must be able to gather and organize pertinent paperwork and information relating to each project as it progresses.
- Must have efficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, emailing, texting, etc. Also, knowledge with other widely used office software, as well as experience in Web development and marketing is a plus.
- Must be personable, have a quick mind and above all possess a positive, fun-loving energetic and creative attitude.
Please submit a letter of intent and resume via email to sales@treesnorthwest.com. No generic submittals please.
This is a long term position with opportunity for advancement. Salary DOE.
GROWERPosted 12/1/14
A leading Specimen Tree Nursery is looking to fill the position of Grower. Applicants must have a current Pesticide Applicators license and knowledge of IPM. Applicants must be self motivated and like to work with groups. The right candidate must be willing to teach and show workers proper pruning techniques for commercial shade tree production as well as help with various tasks around the nursery. Tree identification is a must as well as pest identification. Full benefit package as well as salary DOE. Send resume to tom@efnursery.com or fax to 503-357-5141.
GROWERPosted 12/1/14
Pacific Plug & Liner has an exciting opportunity for a Grower to join our team at our Watsonville, CA site.
Pacific Plug & Liner was founded in October 1999 and is located on the beautiful California Central Coast with a climate ideal for plant production. We have approximately 290,000 sq. ft. dedicated to growing young plants. Pacific Plug & Liner features a state-of-the-art production facility, ensuring consistent and superior quality. This key position is responsible for cultural practices related to all plugs, liners, and containers grown at the Watsonville site and for the growth and development of the growing team. Success is measured through continued development of the growing organization in systems, knowledge and expertise as well as specific objectives regarding quality, and order fulfillment. Successful candidate will possess the following: Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field, 5 years’ industry experience, 3 years’ previous supervisory experience.
We offer a competitive wage and benefits package which includes: Medical/Dental/Vision & 401k.
To learn more about our company and to see a more detailed job description, visit the careers page at smithgardens.com.
To apply, send your cover letter and resume to: human.resources@smithgardens.com
HELP WANTEDPosted 12/1/14
For jobs and key employees throughout California and the Northwest, call Florasearch, Inc. You know us. For more than three decades we have been bringing together key people and excellent companies in the nursery and greenhouse industries and allied trades. Check our references. Confidential.
Employer pays fee.
Florasearch, Inc.
1740 Lake Markham Rd.
Sanford, FL 32771
Ph (407) 320-8177
Fx (407) 320-8083
Web site: www.florasearch.com
Email: search@florasearch.com
INSIDE SALESPosted 12/22/14
Sales positions at large wholesale nurserystock grower (Gresham-Boring Area)
Compensation: Competitive base plus commission commensurate with experience.
Serious immediate openings for wholesale nursery inside sales, recommend and sell plant material in assigned sales territory. Plant knowledge and nursery sales experience a plus. This is a full-time job, not a 1099 position. Some annual travel.
- Extensive training program
- Base plus commission
- Retirement program
- Medical partially paid by company
- Cafeteria plan available
- Dental partially paid by company
- Vision if elected paid by employee
- Life/AD&D paid by company
- 2 weeks of vacation to start
- 3 weeks of vacation after 3 years
- 6 paid holidays
We are a non-smoking environment. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment . Send e-mail to northwestnursery@hotmail.com with contact phone, address, resume, and references. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A STRONG CANDIDATE.
IPM COORDINATORPosted 1/2/15
Our Business is Growing! Smith Gardens has an exciting opportunity for an Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) Coordinator to join our team at our Marysville, WA Site.
Smith Gardens is a Wholesale Nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham Washington, and is family owned for over 100 years with facilities in three states. The IPM Coordinator is responsible for chemical applications, irrigation techniques, and fertilizer rates, and coordinating sprays, training and follow through of proper application techniques. Oversee pesticide applications, schedule, mixing, spray techniques. Scout crops for insect and disease pressure, reporting results to the Head Grower. Coordinate and assist with tissue and soil sampling, as well as administer and evaluate a
biological control program in certain areas of the nursery as crops dictate.
Successful Candidate will have a pesticide applicator’s license or able to obtain on upon hire, able to use and maintain spraying equipment, at least 1 years’ experience in this field, and have an Associate degree or equivalent technical certification. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, both verbal and written.
Smith Gardens offers a competitive wage and benefits package. To learn more about our company & view a more detailed job description, visit our website at smithgardens.com/production. To apply, please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to:
human.resources@smithgardens.com
NURSERY CONTAINER PRODUCTION SUPERVISORPosted 12/1/14
Qualified candidates will have 3 or more years of nursery experience with skills to effectively manage crews in all aspects of container production tasks: pruning, grading, shifting, shipping, etc. Bilingual and private applicator’s license are required. Comprehensive benefits. Send resumes to chanson@countrysidenursery.com or fax to 503-678-0332.
PLANT HEALTH MANAGERPosted 12/5/14
Kraemer’s Nursery is searching for a Plant Health Manager to oversee all chemical applications in propagation, container grown and field grown nursery stock. The person in this position will manage a small group of applicators, diagnosing symptoms and creating a chemical program to treat diseases and pests.
A college degree is preferable, along with a few years of experience. The manager will hold a current pesticide applicators license and ODL. The successful candidate will be proficient in excel and will develop and manage a yearly chemical budget. Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package available. Contact recruiter@kraemersnursery.com
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTPosted 12/1/14
Career position as assistant to Product Development Manager at leading wholesale tree nursery in Boring, Oregon. Horticulture background a must with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word. Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail and recordkeeping, and ability to multi-task on a daily basis are essential. Primary duties include annual propagation, planting and field production of plant test plots. Project management of ongoing and new tree variety trials requires working independently as well as crew supervision of small field crews. Interaction and coordination with all company product departments is essential.
Comprehensive benefits package. Wage depending on experience. Mail, email, or fax resume and cover letter to:
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Attn: Pam Evans, HR Manager
PO Box 189
9500 SE 327th Ave
Boring, OR 97009
Phone: 503-512-2280
Fax: 503-512-2209
pame@jfschmidt.com
PRODUCTION MANAGERPosted 12/1/14
Large wholesale nursery seeks Production Manager to oversee all aspects of field operations for a 250-acre growing facility in Sacramento, California, including growth of a wide range of ornamental plant material, management of production planning, propagation, and labor and field processes. Candidates must have experience at a similar level. For more information or to apply please contact Mark Marriott: mmmarriott@villagenurseries.com.
SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICEPosted 12/1/14
ARE YOU A SALESPERSON WHO LOVES AN EXCITING CHALLENGE?
If so, Fisher Farms LLC Nursery is the place you want to be. Located in Gaston, Oregon, we are looking for a full time in house person to join our sales and customer service team.
Fisher Farms is a leader in the industry and strives to supply high quality, new and exciting plant selections to its customers. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced professional, who has industry experience, and is ready to grow a sales territory. We seek to continue our reputation of providing excellent customer service.
Job responsibilities would include but are not limited to, overseeing a customer sales base both geographical and demographically, customer support, nursery tours, annual trade show travel, and market travel.
Must possess these skills and abilities – Self motivated, good communication skills, good organizational skills, must be proficient on a pc and in Microsoft office. Proficiency with SBI nursery inventory software is a plus, bi-lingual in Spanish also a plus. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of experience in a wholesale nursery sales environment.
Please e-mail, mail, or fax resume to John Coulter
John Coulter
9650 SW Hardebeck Rd.
Gaston, OR 97119
Phone 503-985-7561
Fax 503-985-351
SALES PROFESSIONALPosted 1/2/15
Are you looking? Why not join the Skagit Gardens SuperStarts young plant division located in Mount Vernon, Washington! Help us support our customers and broker sales representatives who sell our liners to the finest perennial growers throughout North America!
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail oriented, be a team player, solution driven, have a solid understanding of the wholesale plant industry, and a clear understanding of the various perennial / greenhouse
production processes. A good command of Microsoft office products and quick to adapt to ERP software will be necessary. Some light travel will be needed and tradeshow experience is a plus.
Benefits include: Medical and Dental insurance, paid time off, Holiday pay and a 401K plan with company match. Salary D.O.E.
Please mail or e-mail resume to:
Margaret Partida, HR Manager
3100 Old Hwy 99 South
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
mpartida@skagitgardens.com
SECTION GROWERPosted 12/1/14
Our Business is Growing!
Smith Gardens has an exciting opportunity for a Section Grower to join our team at our Aurora, Oregon site.
Smith Gardens, headquartered in Bellingham Washington is 108 year old family owned company with facilities in three states. The Aurora
facility includes acres of greenhouses and outside growing area. The Section Grower is responsible for daily irrigation, fertilization and misting of crops. Coordinate with Head Grower to determine crop cultural needs. Maintain environmental controls, assists with pest controls, sanitation of area, and crop layout.
Successful Candidate will have a pesticide applicator’s license, able to use and maintain spraying equipment, knowledge of basic bedding plant identification, previous leadership experience a plus. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, both verbal and written.
This is a year-round position with long hours and up to 6-days work weeks (which could include Saturday or Sunday based on business needs) during peak season, while also working outdoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions. To learn more about our company and see a more detailed job description, visit our careers page at smithgardens.com
Smith Gardens offers a competitive wage and benefits package; including; 401K, Medical, Dental and Vision.
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to human.resources@smithgardens.com
SELECTING SUPERVISORPosted 12/1/14
Our Business is Growing!
Smith Gardens has an exciting opportunity for a Selecting Supervisor to join our team at our Aurora, Oregon site.
Smith Gardens, headquartered in Bellingham Washington, is 113 year old family owned company with facilities in three states. The Aurora facility includes acres of greenhouses and outside growing area. The Selecting Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and managing all selecting and inventory activities at the facility, as well as accurately update and track inventory. Supervise and motivate staff, increasing performance while promoting a positive leadership environment. And ensure customer satisfaction through quality products and order fulfillment.
We are seeking a candidate with nursery and leadership experience. The ideal candidate has computer skills, plant knowledge, be able to communicate effectively in a faced paced environment while supervising others. Bi-lingual in Spanish/English both verbal and written preferred. This is a year-round position with long hours and up to 6-days work weeks (which could include Saturday or Sunday based on business needs) during peak season.
To learn more about our company and see a more detailed job description, visit our careers page at smithgardens.com
Smith Gardens offers a competitive wage and benefits package; including; 401K, Medical, Dental and Vision.
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to human.resources@smithgardens.com