Seed Specialist
Core
Operate and maintain seed processing machinery to clean, dry, and size southern pine seeds for high-quality seedling production.
Role type
Seed Processing Operator / Equipment Maintenance Technician
Builds
Genetically improved southern pine seed for reforestation
Domain
Forestry / Silviculture
Required skills
mechanical repair, equipment operation (tractors, forklifts, UTVs), seed processing, recordkeeping, time management
Preferred skills
horticulture, agriculture, forestry, silviculture, arboriculture, nursery operations, orchard management, greenhouse management, landscaping, plant propagation, environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, field research, GIS mapping, data collection, project coordination
Technologies
Excel, Word, Outlook, Epicor
Responsibilities
Operate seed cleaning, drying, and sizing equipment; perform preventive maintenance on buildings and machines; safely operate tractors, forklifts, boom lifts, UTVs, and power tools; maintain accurate production records; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC