WHO WE ARE:

From a humble beginning in 1988 with six nurseries, PRT has grown into North America's largest grower of forest seedlings, having grown over 6 billion trees. With 27 Nurseries & 14 Seed Orchards across the US and Canada, we annually cultivate over 630 million high-quality seedlings, playing a vital role in reforestation and sustainable forestry. We're driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and a commitment to nurturing relationships, driving excellence, and fostering a people-first mindset, all to make a difference for a greener future.

Here's what you can expect when you join PRT

• Competitive Compensation & Financial Growth: Earn a competitive annual salary with opportunities for bonus or short-term incentives and build your financial future with our matching 401K program.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our extended health, vision, and dental coverage, along with paid vacation and holidays.
• Career Development & Learning: Grow your skills and advance your career with personalized guidance and a learning-focused culture that prioritizes continuous development.
• Stable, Inclusive & Collaborative Environment: Join a year-round stable company where your voice matters in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Make a Difference for the Planet: Contribute to environmental sustainability and a passion for nature solutions

ABOUT THE ROLE:

PRT is seeking a Forest Nursery Specialist. The position will participate in the management and production of 24+ million containerized seedlings and  35+ million bareroot forest seedlings annually. Activities will include seed stratification and treatment, planting, irrigation, fertilizer / chemical application, and harvesting. PRT's seedlings are positioned to be the highest quality in the industry and are distributed across the Southeast.  Our efforts are focused on high quality seedlings with good survivability and growth characteristics second to none. In this position, your primary focus will be the bareroot seedlings but will share time with the container seedling crop as well. 

You will work on a team of four Nursery Technicians, Nursery Supervisor, and report to the Nursery Manager.  Each season will bring new goals and challenges.   During the spring, you'll be focused on field preparation and planting.  During the summer, your efforts will shift to growing, fertilizing, and irrigating. In the fall and winter, you will be involved in the harvest of our seedlings. 

As a Nursery Technician, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Operate forklift, farm tractors, seedling lifter, and various other nursery equipment
• Operate spray-rigs and fertilizer injection equipment in a safe and productive manner
• Assist with daily tasks necessary to maintain equipment, buildings, and development of the seedling crop development of the seedling crop.
   

LOCATION:

• Camden, Alabama, Pine Hill PRT

About the location: Grow Together, Succeed Together

Sweet 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! 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.

WHO YOU ARE:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry is a plus.
• Strong Mechanical skills with farm equipment, tractors, vehicles, conveyors, pumps, and motors strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, electrical, welding, and irrigation operation is preferred.
• Strong people management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
•  Customer driven and oriented.

Alignment with PRT's Values

• Safety 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!