Conifer Nursery Production Lead

Earn $28.50 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries , we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Our Nursery division offers qualified candidates an opportunity to join our team and work in a professional conifer seedling nursery. Our technologically advanced and innovative conifer nursery is located in the beautiful Shasta Valley of Northern California. Recognizing this being a team-oriented and hands-on position, living in the general Siskiyou County area is essential. About the Position Responsibilities center around conifer nursery production activities Supervise, train, and mentor team on safe and efficient work practices for packing, sowing, thinning, transplanting, weeding and quality control for all production activities Manage nursery production schedules in coordination with shipping and horticulture teams Effectively manage production team and activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety Ensure production aligns with schedules, meets quality standards, and satisfies customer expectations Demonstrate best practices and lead by example in all areas of production Pro-actively conduct regular audits on packing and sowing production quality, appropriately communicate and address identified issues for resolution Effectively communicate and collaborate with other teams to support informed decision making Operate forklifts in a safe and efficient manner Work alternate schedules and overtime depending on production needs Qualifications 2 years’ experience in nursery operations or related production activities with excellent work references Solid understanding of nursery and greenhouse systems and equipment Experience in safe forklift operation Proven record of team leadership and people management Strong self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic work environment Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions , and company-paid Life Insurance. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, and for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, and landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES