Employment Classifieds

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE / INSIDE SALES5/1/19

Distributor of nursery and greenhouse supplies in the central Willamette Valley seeking a customer service / inside sales person.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing incoming calls and customer service inquiries
• Identifying and assessing customer needs
• Building sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication
• Assist outside sales reps in following through with orders as they develop
• Process orders and schedule incoming orders for delivery
• Receive deliveries

Customer service experience not necessary but greenhouse knowledge and experience is desirable. To apply, please email cover letter and resume to DiggerJobs@oan.org with Blind Box D in the subject line.

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR5/1/19

IPPS-Western Region seeking candidates for Executive Director.
Details at wna.ipps.org/media-centre/job-opportunities

 

FARM & GARDEN PRODUCT MARKETING & SALES5/14/19

Zenport is a manufacturer and distributor to the ag and horticulture industries and is seeking, career-oriented sales reps. Zenport markets to garden stores, farm stores, hardware stores, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior sales experience is required, particularly INSIDE SALES/Telemarketing skills. We need folks who are motivated by commission and can ask for the order!
• Consistent employment history
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and willing to work the phones
• Experience or at least a strong interest in gardening/agriculture/horticulture industries is desired
• Inside and outside sales positions available.

COMPENSATION:

• Sales Reps make an hourly wage – plus commission + bonus!

The commission potential is endless because your satisfied customers will continue to reorder.

Please contact Zenport Industries at 503-524-7289 or sales@zenportindustries.com

FARM MANAGER5/1/19

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented person to manage our 80-acre container tree production facility in Boring, Oregon. This is a great opportunity to join an established and forward thinking tree production nursery team.

The Farm Manager will manage 80 acres of container tree production at our Cottrell Farm and oversee a team of experienced growers and forepersons who produce the world’s finest trees.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the crops from the potting process thru the shipping process.
• Work with team to set priorities and manage workflow as efficiently as possible.
• Oversee staffing, purchasing of supplies, shipping and all aspects of container tree growing.
• Create and oversee labor and expense budgets.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in nursery production and management.
• BS Degree in Horticulture or Business Management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Wage DOE including comprehensive benefits package. Send resume to:

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Attn: HR
P.O Box 189
Boring, OR 97009
Email: dianar@jfschmidt.com

 

FIELD GROWER5/1/19

J. Frank Schmidt Nursery is a progressive wholesale nursery growing shade, ornamental, and flowering trees. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, career-oriented individual to coordinate field production at our seedling farm.

The qualified candidate must have strong leadership skills and be able to lead crews. They will oversee workforce production, training, and safety and must be well-organized, honest and trustworthy and possess a high work ethic standard.

The candidate should have a college degree or equivalent horticulture/management experience, good communication skills, computer skills and demonstrated people management skills. Conversational bilingual Spanish is a strong plus.
Wage DOE including comprehensive benefits package.

Send, fax or email resume to:
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 189
Boring, OR 97009
Fax: 503-512-2209
Email: dianar@jfschmidt.com

 

HEAD GROWER
MABTON, WA5/1/19

Skagit Horticulture is seeking a Head Grower at our Mabton, WA facility. The Head Grower is responsible for all aspects of producing assigned crops, to the highest standards of quality and consistency, and to have them ready to transplant or sell on time to meet our customers’ expectations.

Responsibilities include irrigation management, fertility and media management, controlling environmental conditions of the crop, harvest of crops, supervision of staff, space management, safety, and leadership.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or a related field and bilingual in English/Spanish.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website at www.skagithort.com or contact HR@skagithort.com

 

HELP WANTED5/1/19

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

Website: www.florasearch.com
Email: search@florasearch.com

 

HELP WANTED5/1/19

Loen Nursery, Inc. – Wholesale Growers & Suppliers of High Quality Plants
We are always looking for career oriented skilled staff. Our operations include wholesale growing, shipping, landscape contractor sales, and retail nursery. If you have the interest and skills needed to be a part of our team, please apply. We are growers of container and field grown ornamentals.

We are looking for people in the following areas:

• Sales / Customer Service (Wholesale/Retail)
• Production / Growers / Supervisors
• Shipping and Receiving
• Inventory / Office Management and Admin / Purchasing
• Pesticide / IPM Managers and Applicators
• Irrigation Management / Skilled Laborers
• Outside sales throughout U.S. and Canada
• Controller / Accounting Manager
• Horticultural Website Developer

Applicants with specific work experience or education in the nursery industry is desired. Computer skills, Spanish / English bilingual, plant ID knowledge and equipment operation skills also preferred.

Pay commensurate with experience. Benefits to include: Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance. Respond with resume to hr@loennursery.com to the specific job for which you qualify.

For more information, please visit us online at www.loennursery.com.

 

LEAD GROWER
MABTON, WA5/10/19

Skagit Horticulture is seeking a Lead Grower at our Mabton, WA facility. The Lead Grower reports to the Head Grower and is responsible for all aspects of growing, care and maintenance of crops at the Mabton facility.

Lead Grower responsibilities include implementing best management practices for all crops, managing product specifications that meet customer expectations, implementing pest management protocols, utilizing LEAN principles, and leading staff to achieve company goals.

Position requirements include a minimum of two years of greenhouse or nursery experience and competency in Microsoft Office software. A degree in horticulture or related subject, bilingual in English/Spanish, and experience authoring SOPs/KPIs/Lean are all preferred.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website at www.skagithort.com/job-openings or contact HR@skagithort.com

 

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE 5/1/19

Are you looking to advance your horticulture career? Do you have a B.S. Degree in horticulture or related field? Do you like working outdoors or in greenhouses growing trees in fields and/or containers?

If so, contact J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. about our Management Trainee Program. Gain valuable production experience, from propagation, grafting, budding, planting, growing, harvesting, and shipping trees throughout North America and foreign countries. Management Trainees will learn the skills needed to advance their careers within the JFS company family.

If you are highly motivated, self-directed, and career-oriented, we are looking for you. J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. is a 70+ year family nursery with a world-wide reputation for growing quality trees and being the world-leader in new variety tree introductions. For more information or to apply contact the HR Department at:

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Attn: HR
9500 SE 327th Avenue
Boring, OR 97009
Email: dianar@jfschmidt.com
Fax: 503-512-2209

 

NURSERY ASSOCIATE & LEAD
FALL CITY, WA5/9/19

Ohashi Specimen Trees, a specimen tree nursery located in Fall City, Washington is looking to fill F/T, P/T and Seasonal positions as a Nursery Associate and Lead. Requires previous experience with digging, harvesting and handling specimen grade trees.

The Nursery Staff are responsible for tasks within the operation of the nursery including harvesting (dig and wrap), maintenance, planting and movement of product at various site locations. This position also requires support of installation department as needed.

This employee will perform landscape installation duties, including clean up, soils install and preparation, planting and mulching and other related functions as required. Accurate daily paperwork and excellent communication is a must.

Seeking qualified F/T, P/T & Seasonal candidates. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits (F/T positions). Currently offering Relocation Assistance and Hiring Bonus.

Please send resume and letter of interest via email to: HR@ohashispecimentrees.com

 

NURSERY POSITIONS
BANKS & CORNELIUS, OR
5/10/19

Rio Verde is hiring for multiple positions in Banks & Cornelius:

• Production Assistant
• General Laborers
• Customer Service
• Truck Drivers

Hiring Bonus being offered!

Apply today at:
Rio Verde, 39550 NW Chalmers, Cornelius, Oregon, 97113
Or call 503-482-7565 and ask to speak with the HR Manager
For more information, please visit us online at www.dcaoutdoor.com/careers