Plant Nursery Propagator

Job Description: 

Work as member of the PNPN team striving to achieve high standards regarding product quality, inventory accuracy, communication and production efficiency. This position is an integral part of nursery operations. The Propagator is responsible for the collection and propagation of all nursery seed and stock, as well as maintaining the database in which that information is stored. The Propagator takes direction from the Nursery Manager to propagate plants to meet production demand. This is a full-time, year-round position.

Essential Responsibilities

• Quality and inventory control on all propagation material
• Seeding
• Seed harvest & cleaning including off site collection
• Organization within the propagation areas
• Lead production crews as needed to assist with propagation tasks
• Implement and update propagation standard operation procedures and propagation protocols
• Work with the Sectional Grower to produce high quality propagation material and maintain a clean growing environment
• Locate, manage and plant new seed beds/sources

Inventory

• Maintain propagation database and inventory regarding
  • Seed inventory including condition and quality
  • Seedling inventory including germination, dates, rates and location
• Update seedling inventory weekly
• Data entry for all movements regarding propagation
• Maintain a timeline regarding contract grow crops to report to Sales
• Assist with the development and improvement of the database

Other

• Learn native plant species and their characteristics
• Assist with trials and research & development
• Educate and cross train other team members in plant ID and propagation protocols
• Assist with pulling and preparing orders
• Assist with over-wintering preparation
• All other nursery tasks as needed

• Requirements:
• 2-4 years' experience in horticulture, or an associate's degree in horticulture
• Some knowledge of native plants and their propagation protocol
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft office
• Valid driver’s license
• Some inventory control skill
• Experience operating mowers, forklifts, and skid steers helpful
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Safety:

Safety is always Pizzo's number one goal.  As an employee, you have a legal right to a safe and healthy workplace.  At Pizzo, you may be asked to read the workplace safety and health posters and comply with all applicable OSHA and Illinois safety standards.  Our employees follow all lawful employer safety and health rules and regulations, and wear/use the required protective equipment while working.  Employees are to report hazardous conditions to the

employer, report any job-related injury or illness and report any near misses to the employer.  You may be asked to join our health and safety committee, provide guidance on site from an H/S perspective or render first aid.  Each one of us shares the responsibility of making sure everyone goes home to their family’s safe daily. 

Please Note:

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice. This position is non-exempt based on FLSA laws. The Pizzo Group uses E-Verify and third-party background check services during the hiring process.

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

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