Description
Weyerhaeuser’s Western Timberlands has an opening for a Production Team Member with our Western Regeneration business. This full-time hourly position will be primarily based at our Regeneration Facility in Rochester, WA with the potential to transition part of the year to our remote storage facility in Olympia, WA, depending on seasonal needs. The pay rate is $23.59 per hour. We are looking for a person who is dedicated to safety, has a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a desire to work in an indoor and outdoor environment growing seedlings. The site grows about 20 million conifer seedlings a year for internal and external reforestation customers. Western Regeneration is comprised of 4 nurseries and 3 seed orchards throughout Washington and Oregon. The Rochester facility sits on 145 acres and consists of 22 acres of greenhouses and outdoor growing space, 90 acres of seed orchard, and a seed cleaning facility.
Key Functions:
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Set a good example in safety, professionalism, integrity, fairness, and positive work attitude.
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Be accountable for safety, documentation, and record keeping; use and updating of job safety analysis documents with updates to safety procedures with the site team and completion of required safety training.
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Assist team members in regular duties in the seedling production processes including soil production, sowing, transplanting, irrigation, seedling lifting, packing, shipping, pesticide applications, and frost protection
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Willingness and ability to learn new jobs and skills.
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Communicating with team members and managers to ensure consistent exchange of information related to crop and production activity, safety and environmental concerns and hazards, and provide recommendations or feedback on process improvements.
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Communicating with customers and truck drivers about inventory and order status
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Diagnosis and troubleshooting of irrigation equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance on the irrigation equipment.
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Team member will flow to the different departments of the Rochester site (Seed Orchard, Greenhouse Operations, and Seed Plant) to work with those groups at times of peak production.
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Potential to work 6 months out of the year at remote storage facility located in Olympia, WA.
Qualifications
Requirements:
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Minimum of a high school diploma, 2-year technical degree a plus.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to work locations
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The ability and initiative to work safely, contribute to the safety of team members, and maintain a safe work environment.
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Must have excellent listening and communication skills; ability to read and follow written instructions.
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Must have the ability to work successfully with others and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
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Willing to wear personal protective equipment always and dress appropriately for an outdoor work environment with varying temperatures.
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Ability to work overtime as operating conditions require.
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Ability to perform the essential job functions such as bending, stooping, reaching overhead, lifting, and working at heights.
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Ability to view and update documents in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe
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Ability to complete data entry in a warehouse management system (Abecas)
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Willingness and ability to travel to the site on short notice to cover frost protection when temperatures reach 34 degrees, as needed.
Assets:
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Ability to communicate in Spanish
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Two (2) years employment experience
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Forklift/tractor driver certification or ability to obtain it in a 6-month period
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A
About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.
What We Offer...
Compensation: Your wages and benefits are set by the labor agreement between Weyerhaeuser and the union representing employees at this work site. The pay rate for this position is $23.59 per hour in accordance with the labor agreement.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: This position receives paid vacation eligibility in accordance with our union collective bargaining agreement. We offer paid vacation and holidays, more information can be provided upon request
This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team
Job
Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Primary Location
USA-WA-Rochester
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Experienced
Shift
Day (1st)
Relocation Assistance Not Available