Employment Classifieds

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE2/1/20

 

Iseli Nursery is accepting applications for an in-house Customer Service Representative. This is a full-time career-oriented opportunity.

Applicants must have strong work ethic, be attentive to details & possess honed communication skills. Industry sales experience preferred as well as a willingness to work in production departments to learn product, people, and procedures.

This position provides medical benefits, 401K with matching employer contribution, 125 flex plan, and a positive work environment.

Candidates may send a cover letter and resume to:
Alicia Fernandez – Human Resources
afernandez@iselinursery.com
1(503)663-3822 (Ext 231)

DECIDUOUS TREE GROWER7/1/20

Wholesale deciduous tree nursery located in Milton-Freewater, OR is seeking a full-time grower with experience in tree production. Applicant must be fluent in Spanish and English, both reading and writing, and have proven supervisory/management skills.

Ideal candidate will be self-motivated and quality-driven, be honest, a team player, trustworthy and possess a high work ethic standard. Five plus years of horticultural education and/or work-related experience is preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

Moving and/or housing assistance may be available. Wage DOE with full company benefits.

Mail, fax, or email your 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

HELP WANTED12/1/20

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 WANTED12/1/20

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.

IN GROUND TREE PRODUCTION MANAGER1/7/21

Everde Growers is a leader within the horticulture industry with a true coast-to-coast footprint consisting of over 6,700 acres in production encompassing 14 farm locations throughout Texas, Florida, California, and Oregon. Our superior growing methods and pruning practices ensure consistent high quality and availability. Our inventory mix includes trees, shrubs, perennials, palms, grasses, succulents, tropicals, fruit, and many other items.

We are seeking an In-Ground Tree Production Manager to join our team at Forest Grove, Oregon.
We offer quality benefits -medical, dental, 401k, paid time off.

Candidates that are interested should email resumes to recruiting@everde.com

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE7/1/20

TSW Nursery Sales Inc. is seeking a plant-knowledgeable inside sales representative with 3-5 years of sales experience. The perfect candidate must be proficient in MS Office Suite and Quickbooks software, provide excellent customer service, have strong verbal and written communication skills, manage their time, and be organized. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please mail or email cover letter and resume to:
TSW Nursery Sales, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 1217
Wilsonville, OR 97070
accounting@tswnurserysales.com

LANDSCAPE DESIGN ACCOUNT MANAGER – OUTSIDE SALES2/4/21

Motivated individual sought for outside sales team with reputable independent landscape design firm. Seeking candidate with verifiable experience in either sales, horticulture, design, or construction technology. Enthusiasm and aptitude for great outdoor design projects is required.  Compensation package commensurate with verifiable qualifications and experience. 

Inquiries: SALES Recruitment at info@thegardenangels.com for a full job announcement.

NURSERY PROFESSIONAL – MIMA, WA2/4/21

Weyerhaeuser’s Western Timberlands has an opening for a Nursery Professional with our Western Regeneration business. This full-time position will be based at our Mima Nursery in Olympia, WA. The site grows about 20 million conifer seedlings a year for internal and external reforestation customers. Western Regeneration is comprised of 4 nurseries and 4 seed orchards throughout Washington and Oregon.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Provide daily leadership and supervision of company and contract crews while performing nursery activities associated with seedling production – including transplanting, irrigation, growing, frost protection, lifting and packing, shipping, and maintenance.
• Demonstrate and role model company safety policies and safe work practices 
• Follow and document reliable processes for safety, quality, production, and costs
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Understand seed and seedling quality specifications and leverage key points for seedling yield, cost, and performance
• Effectively prioritize, plan, implement, and manage activities to meet targets and deadlines
• Balance labor resources to ensure continuous improvement in safety, quality, production, and costs
• Perform ‘crop walks’ to observe crop health and yield, as well as provide ongoing grower support
• Assist with overseeing the maintenance of equipment and recognize innovative opportunities (i.e. precision farming and automation)
• Ability to flow to work as needed to other projects within Western Regeneration

REQUIREMENTS:  

• BS in Forestry, Agronomy, Horticulture, Agriculture or related fields or a minimum of 5 years nursery growing/production experience
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Flexible availability regarding work hours during seasonal production activities (may include nights, weekends, and overtime)
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position including working both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to a variety of weather conditions and uneven working surfaces
• Must possess driver’s license
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening process, including drug screen
• Live within 30 minutes of the facility

ASSETS:

• Knowledge of pesticide use and application for seedling growing and protection, and ability to obtain Private Applicator License
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of tractors and any other nursery equipment
• Ability to communicate in Spanish

ABOUT OUR TIMBERLANDS BUSINESS
We are experts in growing, nurturing, harvesting and replanting trees without harming the environment or exhausting the supply. Our timberlands team attracts world-class professionals who understand how to make the most of our remarkable, renewable resource — to meet the needs of our investors, customers, and communities today, and for decades to come. Interested candidates may apply at http://weyer.jobs/15810 by 2/28/21. 

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR12/11/20

Seasonal-Full-time and Part-time
Full-Time: Jan.-June 40 hrs/wk.
Part-Time: July-Dec. avg 16 hrs/wk.
Frank Henny and Sons Nursery is a family owned business. We are looking for a reliable and dedicated person to carry out the daily office operations of our company. You should be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion.
Qualifications:
• Data Entry MS Office, Word and Excel
• Office/clerical
• Basic accounting
• Education- High school or equivalent (required) Associates Degree (preferred)
• Work Authorization- US
Responsibilities:
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks
• Perform general clerical duties
• Data entry and Invoicing
• Receptionist duties
• Manage payroll and employee records
• Manage accounts receivable
• Oversees bank activity and reconciliations
Skills:
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with MS Office, Word, Excel and Email
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks with accuracy
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus (not required)

Please send resumes to mhenny.fhs@gmail.com

OSU Extension Service Assistant Professor (Practice), Horticulture
2/11/20

The Oregon State University’s Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Extension program invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Practice position that will be based at the OSU Extension Service Josephine County Office in Grants Pass, Oregon. The academic home of this position will be the OSU Department of Horticulture. To review posting and apply, please visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/97625. Posting #P04155UF. Closing date: 02/28/2021. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled.

PLANT BUYER1/21/20

Rexius Landscape Construction Division in Eugene, OR, seeks a team player with exceptional negotiating skills responsible for sourcing assigned categories of plants, shrubs and trees throughout the year while maintaining a proper and efficient inventory with company production goals in mind.

A strong horticultural and plant identification background with technical knowledge of landscape materials is required. Applicant should have a good industry network and solid relationships with qualified suppliers that provide a variety of quality material at value-added prices. A strong work ethic, excellent communication, and computer skills are needed as well as a minimum of three years in the green industry (Plant Purchasing preferred) and proof of network and portfolio.

The following job skills and abilities are required for the successful fulfillment of this very essential position and to meet the company’s expectations:
• Identify best suppliers to attain materials for jobs. • Ability to determine quality of product and procure those quality materials at the best possible prices and terms and within budget. • Control and eliminate wasteful spending and excess buying of materials. • With confidence, negotiate best quality and prices always looking out for the best interests of the company and to save money where applicable. • Manage and maintain quality inventories • Check accuracy of orders, including quality of product. • Work with division managers to carry out company project goals and production schedules. • Travel as needed to find, tag and secure appropriate number of plants for upcoming projects. • Evaluate and select plants that meet the company quality standards. Keep budget in mind and protect company resources by making educated decisions. • Enhance and build organization’s reputation by representing and conducting business in a professional manner at all times.

Skills preferred: In-depth Plant Knowledge, Quality Management, Ability to Manage Team Members, Delegation, Supply Management, Estimating, Inventory control and Maintenance, Budgeting Expertise and Attention to Detail.

This is a full-time position and we offer a family work environment, competitive wages, health benefits and 401(k). To apply, please email cover letter and resume to jasong@rexius.com

PROCESS & DATA MANAGER2/1/20

Iseli Nursery is accepting applications for a Process & Data Manager. This is a career opportunity to contribute to the success of an industry leading organization, working in close liaison with Management, Production and Sales departments. This is a senior level, full-time opportunity.

Candidate must be motivated, detail and solutions oriented, and possess above-average communication skills. Bachelor’s degree and industry experience preferred as well as familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Microsoft Access.

Primary responsibilities include – serves as lead support for the business system, high level aspects of inventory management, data and reporting for business analysis and facilitation of the production planning process. Job description available upon request to qualified applicants.

This position provides medical benefits, 401k with matching employer contribution, 125 flex plan and a positive work environment. Salary commensurate with experience. Relocation package may be available.

Candidates may send a cover letter and resume to:
Alicia Fernandez – Human Resources
afernandez@iselinursery.com
1(503)663-3822 (Ext 231)

 

SCHEDULING MANAGER1/7/21

Everde Growers is a leader within the horticulture industry with a true coast-to-coast footprint consisting of over 6,700 acres in production encompassing 14 farm locations throughout Texas, Florida, California, and Oregon. Our superior growing methods and pruning practices ensure consistent high quality and availability. Our inventory mix includes trees, shrubs, perennials, palms, grasses, succulents, tropicals, fruit, and many other items.

We are seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to join our team at our Forest Grove location in Forest Grove, Oregon. This position is responsible to update Oracle and Master Schedule spreadsheet BOM’s, Routings, Production Versions and labor resource information based on direction from the site Scheduling Manager.

We offer quality benefits -medical, dental, 401k, paid time off.

Candidates that are interested should email resumes to recruiting@everde.com

TREE GROWER1/2/21

Location: Schwope Brothers Tree Farms West Coast
DCA Outdoor, Inc, is a national, vertically integrated green industry organization with two nurseries in Oregon. Schwope Brothers Tree Farms West Coast, occupying 500 acres, specializes in the production of high quality bareroot, flowering and fruit trees. Rio Verde specializes in evergreen shrubs and trees, occupying 300 container and field acres. We are looking for an experienced and driven Grower to manage tree production at both our Oregon sites. The right applicant for this role will have the skills to lead a team with a proactive, take-charge approach. Are you a forward thinker who likes the planning process? Do you have strong execution and follow up skills? Are you competitive in nature and strive to exceed goals? If yes, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities:

1. Management- Work with area crew/section leaders to manage, produce and maintain overall plant quality according to the production plan.
2. Inventory control – Ensure all growing areas maintain an accurate inventory through cycle counts and perform inventory audits, as necessary.
3. Plant health – Develop a plant health compliance plan to implement with all area crew/section leaders.
4. Production Plan – Work closely with the Production Manager to implement the production plan according to the sales plan and production schedules.
5. Training – Train area Crew/Section Leaders to use growing space appropriately by developing a laydown plan per section and per bed to facilitate inventory counts.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience managing bareroot and container nursery production
• College degree in horticulture preferred but not mandatory

Application requirements:
• To submit your application for this position, please go to www.dcaoutdoor.com/careers.
• Completion of Culture Index survey. Without survey completion, your application is considered incomplete and will not be considered. Copy and paste the following into your browser in order to complete the survey: https://www.cindexinc.com/c/A550CC.