Seasonal Plant Production Technician

FT Seasonal Plant Production Technician (Manufacturing)

Position:
Plant Production Technician-Seasonal FT
Department:
Herbaceous Plants

Reports to:

Plant Production Manager
Classification:
Hourly

The mission at Prairie Restorations, Inc. (PRI) is, "To produce and provide the most ecologically appropriate plants, products and services possible to restore and manage native plant communities." In accordance with Prairie Restorations philosophy, all team members work together sharing a common goal of a successful, profitable and innovative company. Team members are to demonstrate our Core Values of Professionalism, Dedication, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Accountability.

All team members are to be role models of these Core Values.

The Plant Production technicians are responsible for assisting in the production of native wildflowers and grasses.

• Caring for plants in the production greenhouses and plots
• Transplanting seedlings
• Selecting plants for customer orders
• Harvesting Seed
• Weeding
• Assisting with inventory management

Full Time, Seasonal positions available. Some weekend hours are required, one or two weekends per month.

Work is conducted outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times.

Must be able to move objects up to 40 lbs. and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs. This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.