Nursery Supervisor (Bareroot & Container) Position Available In Wilcox, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: PRT is seeking a Nursery Supervisor for bareroot and container seedling production at Pine Hill, growing 60 M seedlings annually. Responsibilities include operations, strategic planning, seedling production, inventory management, and customer communications. The role involves minimal travel, with a focus on maintaining equipment and facilities. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401K program and relocation allowance. Weekday and weekend availability required. Join PRT in supporting reforestation and sustainable forestry practices.
Job Description
Company Description
WHO WE ARE
Did you know that over 6 billion trees started their lives as PRT seedlings?
From our roots in 1988, when a group of dedicated employees banded together to purchase six seedling nurseries, PRT has grown into North America’s largest forest seedling provider.
Today, with 28 nurseries across the US and Canada, and 14 seed orchards, we grow over 630 million high-quality seedlings annually. We’re proud to play a vital role in supporting reforestation and sustainable forestry practices across the continent.
We’re a company driven by shared success and a passion for environmental stewardship. We provide the foundation for healthier forests and a greener future.
We would love for you to be a part of what we’re growing!
WHAT WE VALUE
Nurturing Relationships:
We believe in building strong, authentic connections with our customers, our colleagues, and our communities.
Driving Excellence:
We’re committed to delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations in all that we do.
People-First Mindset:
We prioritize the well-being and development of our employees, fostering a culture of respect, support, and collaboration.
Making a
Difference:
We’re passionate about contributing to a healthier planet and creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
PRT is seeking a Nursery Supervisor. You will have responsibilities in all day-to-day operations associated with bareroot and container seedling production at our Pine Hill location, which grows 60 M seedlings annually. Assisting the Nursery Manager in strategic planning and implementation of seed stratification, field prep, fertilization, soil fumigation, irrigation troubleshooting, and planting container and bareroot seedling crops and cover crops. Once crops are established, you will assist in all cultural activities involved in the production of a quality seedling crop, (i.e. irrigation management, pesticide/fertilizer applications, seedling inventories, and various other specialized cultural activities.). With the arrival of fall, your focus will turn to finalizing inventories, strong customer communications, managing a contract labor force, seedling harvest, and logistics. Equipment, buildings, and grounds must be always maintained to prevent downtime, unscheduled maintenance, and foster good housekeeping. This position requires very little overnight travel. A few annual meetings will be required.
LOCATION
Camden, Alabama, Pine Hill PRTAbout the location: Grow Together, Succeed TogetherSweet Home Alabama. With attractions like Bridgeport Beach and Roland Cooper State Park — and daily Alabama River excursions from Gee’s Bend Ferry — Camden, Alabama, is a great place to get outdoors! Roland Cooper State Park is located six miles northwest of Camden and offers camping, fishing, golfing, picnicking, and swimming along the banks of the 22,000-acre William Dannelly Reservoir (Lake Dannelly), an impoundment of the Alabama River. In addition, Camden hosts an office of the Gee’s Bend Ferry which traverses the river just north of the city.
Take a tour at the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center and learn a few fascinating facts about local art, quilt making, furniture, clothing, and shoe repair. At the end of your day, stop by the Gaines Ridge Dinner Club for irresistible Southern-style surf and turf.
WORK STATUS
Full-time Hourly•Weekdays and weekends as needed, especially during our busiest times of the year.
Qualifications
WHO YOU ARE
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
A bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of pine seedling nursery/agricultural operations, equipment, irrigation, soil fertility, and pesticides.
Strong team leadership and people management experienceStrong verbal and written communication skills;Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Customer driven and oriented.
Alignment with PRT’s ValuesSafety First, Growth Always! Working safely together, every day.
Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Strong work ethic and dedication to excellence.
Join our team and help us cultivate a thriving future for our forests!
Additional Information
WHAT WE OFFER
TOTAL
REWARDS AT PRT
Grow Your Career, Cultivate Your Potential. At PRT, we believe in nurturing talent as carefully as we nurture our forests. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package is designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.
Financial RewardsCompetitive annual salary matching your level of experience and abilityMatching 401K program7% Bonus potentialRelocation allowance if applicableComprehensive BenefitsComprehensive benefits package inclusive of extended health, vision and dentalPaid vacation and paid Stat holidays
Professional DevelopmentDevelopment Support:
Personalized guidance to accelerate your career growth
Learning-Focused Culture:
Continuous skill development built into every roleRecognition for innovative contributions that drive our business forward Unique ‘Green’ Cultural AdvantagesOur 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.
We provide a supportive team structured workplace, a strong safety culture, and a commitment to the environment.
Our efforts are focused on high quality seedlings with good survivability and growth characteristicsPassion for nature solutions and the earthEvery voice mattersStrong commitment to environmental sustainabilityPassionate team dedicated to stewardship of North American forestsJoin PRT and be part of a mission-driven organization where your professional growth is as important as the forests we help to grow. Here, you’re not just an employee – you’re a vital part of our ecosystem of innovation and environmental stewardship.
Ready to grow your career with PRT?To apply please send your resume directly to us through our career portal at; Grow Your Career | PRT Growing Services Ltd.
We embrace openness and diversity of thought for innovation and growth. We seek different perspectives to challenge conventional approaches and continuously improve our company’s performance and progress. We believe that openness and diversity of thought 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] for more information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation for the recruitment process and beyond.
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