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Conifer Nursery Production Support Grenada Conifer Nursery & Seed Center Grenada, CA Close Date: Open Job Type: Full-Time Earn $26.50 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 Effectively operate sow line machinery to plant conifer seeds for best outcome Ensure sowing processes meet quality, efficiency, and production standards Collaborate and work with team for optimum packing operations Assist with general production activities such as weeding, thinning, sanitation, and maintenance Safely and efficiently operate forklift to organize and stage seedlings for packing and sowing Identify and recommend continued production and process improvements Learn and assist with various jobs within the nursery, orchard, maintenance, and other areas of operation Work in all weather conditions, with weekend and holiday work as needed during busy production times Work alternate schedules and overtime depending on production needs Assist with training and mentoring of employees in all production activities Physical and repetitive work requiring standing for long periods, constant hand/arm movement, and lifting up to 40lbs Qualifications 2 years’ recent related work history with excellent verifiable work references Prior nursery experience preferred Experience in safe forklift operation Strong self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to thrive and problem solve in a constantly changing work environment Highly organized and adaptable with ability to work independently in fast-paced 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. Additional Links: Pay Transparency SPI Legal / Privacy Policy 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, but 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, or 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. At Sierra Pacific Industries , we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. What does it mean to be part of the Sierra Pacific family? It means you are a valued team member and part of a growing, fourth-generation family-owned, forest products company built on hard work, innovation, and wise investments. With around 6,500 crew members in over 30 states, Sierra Pacific offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth; from entry-level to skilled trades, from truck drivers to sales managers, from foresters to engineers – for everyone! We invite you to learn more about our history, our 2.4 million acres of forestlands, and our state-of-the-art wood product and window manufacturing facilities at As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We are also proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our tobacco‑free policy. Sierra Pacific adheres to E-verify to verify the social security number of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sierra Pacific Company