What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Technician position at Weyerhauser Co?
Weyerhaeuser's Western Timberlands has an opening for a Nursery Technician on our Mima Nursery Production Team within our Western Regeneration business. This full-time hourly position will be based at our Mima Nursery in Olympia, WA. We are looking for an individual who is committed to safety, has a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a desire to work in an outdoor environment growing seedlings. Pay is $21.35 per hour, with the ability to move up to $23.46 per hour after meeting competencies / requirements outlined in union agreement. Employees at this operation are represented by the IAM-AW Union. Benefits (in accordance with the Labor Agreement) include medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, and holidays.
The site grows about 15 million conifer seedlings a year for internal and external reforestation customers. Western Regeneration is comprised of 4 nurseries and 3 seed orchards throughout Washington and Oregon.
Key Functions :
- Demonstrate and role model safe work practices and safety policies
- Assist team members in regular duties in the seedling production process, including but not limited to, soil cultivation, transplanting, pesticide applications, irrigation, frost protection, seedling lifting, packing
- Interpreting work instructions adequately and successfully completing tasks as delegated
- Willingness and ability to learn new jobs and skills
- Communicating with team members and the leadership team to ensure consistent exchange of information relative to task completion and crop health
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting of tractor and equipment issues
- Record keeping of tree and crop identification, fertilizer and pesticide applications, crop culture treatments, and inspections
- Keep the leadership team informed of crop and production activity, safety and environmental concerns and hazards, and provide recommendations or feedback on process improvements
- Willingness to work nights / early mornings, including weekends and holidays, and occasional overtime
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Assets :
This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position . Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.
What We Offer
Compensation : Your wages and benefits are set by the labor agreement between Weyerhaeuser and the union representing employees at this work site. Rate of p ay is $21.35 per hour, with the ability to move up to $23.46 per hour after meeting competencies / requirements outlined in union agreement.
Benefits : When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement : Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation : This position receives paid vacation eligibility in accordance with our union collective bargaining agreement. We offer paid vacation and holidays, more information can be provided upon request.
About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
Salary : $21 - $23
