Nursery Product Quality Specialist

45296 SW Ritchey Road, Forest Grove OR

Description

Are you looking for your next career opportunity, one that gives you the ability to learn and grow? Are you looking for something different, working outdoors with plants and flowers, learning about them? Everde Growers is a leader within the horticulture industry with a true coast-to-coast footprint consisting of over 6,700 acres in production encompassing 14 farm locations throughout Texas, Florida, California, and Oregon. Our superior growing methods and pruning practices ensure consistent high quality and availability. Our inventory mix includes trees, shrubs, perennials, palms, grasses, succulents, tropical, fruit, and many other items. We are seeking a Nursery Product Quality Specialist to assist with the daily measuring, counting, and reporting of product quantities and grade code descriptions. Your job duties will include: - Measuring and reporting of product grade descriptions, anticipated readiness date and quantities - Maintaining up to date photos of all saleable crops - Maintaining product labeling and flagging for sales. production, and customer commitments - Reporting pest disease, and/or watering variances - Updating the manager on product readiness, field, or grade issues - Reporting variances on counts to ensure accuracy in inventory We need: - Experience identifying plant material by its plant name - Basic math skills - Ability to read/write in English - Effective written and oral communication skills - Team player - 1-2 years horticulture experience preferred but not mandatory - Ability to reach, bend, climb, stoop and carry up to 25 pounds - Ability to perform the required duties outdoors in any weather conditions To apply, use the contact email or call HR in Forest Grove at 800-877-7823