Job Control Language Setup Specialist jobs in Springfield, OR

Company Description

Who are we:

At PRT, we believe in being the stewards of growth and renewal for generations to come. Our Mission is to provide the most trusted growing services, best suited to the needs of our customers, and we achieve that by putting our customers first while always respecting our employees. PRT is the largest commercial-scale growing provider in North America for a wide range of high-quality forestry seedling species. PRT has the capacity to grow and sell more than 630 million seedlings annually, at its 28 nursery locations across Canada & USA and we owe our success to our employees. By joining PRT your will become part of a team of people that grows trees for our future forests!

Job Description

A Day in the Life:

PRT is currently recruiting a seasonal Quality Control Specialist to be based out of Cottage Grove, OR at PRT Cottage Grove.  The Quality Control Specialist will assist with quality control and data collection for our upcoming harvest of tree seedlings for reforestation across North America. This engaging, high paced, physical position offers a safe work environment and an opportunity for a career that will make a positive change in the world. Candidates should have a desire and keenness to learn about the seed orchard activities, work independently and efficiently. No experience required; full training will be provided. Majority of the work will be done in the green houses and outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes at times. Candidates may be interviewed and tested to assess their skill, ability, competence, and efficiency for this position.

Key accountabilities of the Quality Control Specialist are:

• Keep neat and accurate records including computerized record keeping systems
• Operate computerized and other control systems
• Maintain sanitization chemicals for block sanitization
• Monitor the integrity of the blocks and sort out bad blocks
• Provide constructive feedback to nursery workers regarding the quality of their work
• Measure tree height and root RCD to ensure PRT provides the best possible quality to our customers.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork at all levels
• Set targets (i.e., production, timelines) and evaluate achievement

About the team:

The person filling the Quality Control Specialist position will work alongside other nursery workers under the supervision of the Nursery Lead and report to the Nursery Manager.  This position is situated in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest. This beautiful location offers activities and magnificent scenery all year long!

Qualifications

Enough about us, let’s talk about you:

Required/ Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Bilingual (Spanish & English)
• Appropriate work attire
• Good manual dexterity and eyesight
• Team-oriented personality with a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong and professional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Great organizational and record keeping skills
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods of time and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs
• Commitment to quality and safety

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Bilingual: Spanish/English would be preferred but not required

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

At PRT, we believe in unconditional success through people. We strive to be the place where people can sow their career and grow with us. Other components of our total rewards offering include:

• Competitive hourly wage; $16.15 / per hour
• Flexible start date – position is currently vacant, looking to hire ASAP
• A supportive team structured environment, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
• Room to grow - Learning and growing is built into every role here. At PRT, you’ll get mentorship and acknowledgment for helping our business grow.
• Work-Life Balance
• Collaboration and teamwork - Innovation doesn’t know hierarchy. We make sure everyone is heard, considered, and respected.
• Green Culture - Our PRT nurseries and seed orchards are vibrant and fun communities with employees who share a strong passion for the nature solutions we provide to our earth and doing their part in regenerating the forests of North America.

Next Steps:

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We promote equality of opportunity and seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that diversity and inclusion help us drive innovation, make better decisions, achieve effective stewardship of our business and enable our people to thrive. We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process.

To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.

Still want to learn more? Check us out on Social: 

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LinkedIn: @PRTGrowingServices, @IFCOSeedlings

Thank you for applying; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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