Tree Seedling Production Worker (Silviculture & Reforestation)

Full Time

  PRT

  Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada

 

Company Description

PRT operates a diverse network of nurseries in Canada and the United States enabling us to grow a wide variety of high-quality container forest seedlings for all climatic and site conditions. Annual production of over 200 million seedlings makes PRT the largest producer of containerized forest seedlings in North America. We produce trees for customers from British Columbia to Ontario and Wisconsin to California.

Job Description

As an integral member of the forest seedling nursery worker team you will carry out activities related to Nursery operations. These can include - general labour tasks from simple cleaning to semi skilled carpentry, minor carpentry work, production line work, repetitive greenhouse work thinning and weeding, helper to maintenance specialist, No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Tasks are outdoor and in greenhouses can include the following:

o    Thinning – piece work potential (Feb-June)
o    Weeding (as needed)
o    Lift worker – various tasks on rotational basis fast paced (June-July and Nov-Jan)
o    Assist Maintenance workers with infrastructure and equipment repairs
o    Palletizing boxes of seedlings/ hand loading of semi trucks of boxes of seedlings
o    Assist with blackout program – involves part time evening hours at various times of year pulling poly clothes over rows of trees
o    Maintaining a continuous focus on safety, injury prevention, and customer service in all aspects of production work.

Qualifications

o    Ability to perform the physical aspects of the position which includes standing for lengthy periods of time, walking, repetitive lifting, (light to medium weight objects), and performing repetitive movements
o    Motivated. Ability to get along with others, work independently and as part of a team
o    Reliable transportation required; not on a bus loop
o    Capable of lifting up to 45 lbs. to shoulder height 
o    Forklift experience an asset that can lead to higher wage

Additional Information

o    You will have the potential to earn between $12 to $16 per hour depending on work experience and the tasks worked
o    Highly motivated workers can earn more money with piece work opportunities in certain tasks
o    Our PRT nurseries are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the “green” nature of our business and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America. 
o    We provide a supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.