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Nursery Specialist
Description of Duties
Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Nursery Production Specialist to join our team in Aiken, South Carolina. The Nursery Production Specialist is a part of the Southern Regeneration business within Southern Timberlands and reports to the Nursery Supervisor.
As a Nursery Production Specialist, you will be a member of a core team accountable for the pine seedling production at Weyerhaeuser’s Nursery in Aiken, SC. You and your team members will rotate between activity leadership and team production accountabilities.
Key Functions
Lead key safety and/or environmental stewardship activities for the operating geography (e.g., hearing conservation, hazard communication, etc.)
Lead activities in a bare-root seedling nursery environment to achieve plan goals, which include tactical planning, resource allocation and coordination (people, equipment, etc.)
Process and cost measurement
Perform continuous analysis and improvement to deliver customer and shareholder satisfaction
Direct and monitor work of contractors
Qualifications Bachelors degree (or higher) in Agriculture, Forestry, Soil Science, Agronomy OR equivalent combination of work experience and educationProficient with computer programs such as Microsoft OfficeWilling and able to become proficient at operating forklifts, tractors and other heavy equipmentDemonstrated leadership experience, direct and indirect, within a teamExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong analytical, problem solving and prioritization skillsAble to work harmoniously in a diverse team environment sometimes under taxing conditionsWilling and able to engage in strenuous work for extended periods of time, often in difficult weather conditions, including safely lifting up to 55 pounds repeatedlyFlexibility to work extended workdays, weekends and holidays as required to meet business needsAdaptability, and able to rapidly adjust to changing prioritiesExcellent customer focus with a strong desire to deliver the best possible product safely and effectively on time to a diverse customer baseHigh level of flexibility to manage and work with rapidly changing weather, crop, and customer demands, which may necessitate unexpected work schedule adjustmentsValid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications:Mechanical maintenance skills, including weldingBilingual in Spanish
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