Container Nursery Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE:PRT is seeking a Forest Container Nursery Technician.  Activities will include seed stratification and treatment, planting, irrigation, fertilizer / chemical application, and harvesting. PRT’s seedlings are positioned to be the highest quality in the industry and are distributed across the Southeast.  During the spring, you’ll be focused on seed treatment, sowing, and crop establishment.  Each season will bring new goals and challenges. During the summer, your efforts will shift to growing, fertilizing, irrigation, and crop development. In the fall and winter, you will be involved in the harvest and distribution of our seedlings. Key Accountabilities of the Nursery Technician:Operate forklift, farm tractors, and various other nursery equipment safely and efficiently.Operate spray-rigs, fertilizer injection equipment, and center pivot irrigation in a safe and productive manner.Assist with daily tasks necessary to maintain equipment, buildings, and grounds.LOCATION: DeRidder, LA, PRT EvansWORK STATUS: Full-time HourlyWeekdays and weekends as needed, especially during our busiest times of the year.