September 2010 Employment Classified Ads

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Last update: September 9, 2010

 SALES MANAGERPosted 9/7

Carlton Plants, a major west coast grower of bare-root shade and flowering trees, shrubs, and rootstocks is seeking a creative and highly motivated individual for the position of sales manager. Responsibilities include managing and leading all outside and inside sales and customer service. The individual must possess managerial, organization, and people skills and have a working knowledge of the industry and its products. A degree in horticulture and/or business, in addition to at least five years of industry experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for growth in a company with a 120 year tradition of quality and service. Please forward your resume to:

Carlton Plants LLC
Re: Sales Manager
P O Box 398
Dayton OR 97114
jbartch@carltonplants.com

EXPANDING ORNAMENTAL TREE and SHRUB NURESRYPosted 9/9

in Washington County looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates to fill the following positions: • Customer Service • Accounting Clerk • Transportation Manager. To apply, candidates must have: two years experience in one of the above positions; excellent communication skills both oral and written; attention to detail; ability to multitask; flexibility in work hours; ability to work accurately under pressure; proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; prioritizing skills in a fast-pace environment; analytical abilities to resolve situations that will benefit both the customer and the company. If interested, please send resume to oregonnurseryjobs@gmail.com

GENERAL MANAGERPosted 9/9

Large Wholesale Nursery located near Portland Oregon has an upper level management position available immediately. Qualified applicants must have the following: 1) Thorough knowledge and proven experience with large scale bare root and container production. 2) Supervisory experience within a large organization. 3) Strong leadership and communication skills. 4) Experience with budget development and planning. 5) Understanding of HR, employment law and policy administration. 6) Ability to set priorities and handle the pressure of a large multi-faceted operation.

Please send resume and cover letter to Box B, c/o Oregon Association of Nurseries, 29751 SW Town Center Loop W., Wilsonville, OR 97070 or e-mail to diggerjobs@oan.org

GROWERPosted 9/7

Matsuda's of Sacramento is an established California woody ornamental production nursery in Sacramento. We are looking for a proactive, 'hands-on' individual to fill a grower position. Candidates should have a college degree in horticulture or a related field or a minimum of 3 yrs of experience; have good leadership and organizational skills. Computer skills and bilingual preferred. Salary with benefits commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: Ryan Wallace ryan@matsudasnursery.com

HELP WANTEDPosted 9/7

For jobs and key employees throughout California and the Northwest, call Florasearch, Inc. You know us. For more than two decades we have been bringing together key people and excellent companies in the nursery and greenhouse industries and allied trades. Check our references. Confidential. Employer pays fee.

Florasearch, Inc.
1740 Lake Markham Rd.
Sanford, FL 32771
Ph (407) 320-8177
Fx (407) 320-8083
Web site: www.florasearch.com
E-mail: search@florasearch.com

NURSERY OFFICE ADMINISTRATORPosted 9/7

Arrowhead Ornamentals, LLC, a shade tree nursery located in Hubbard, OR has an immediate opportunity for an experienced individual to manage our day-to-day office operations and to provide administrative support to the general manager, inventory manager and sales staff. Duties to include but not limited to answering telephones, communicating plant inventory availability and pricing to customers and organizing and executing internal communication regarding office issues, customer needs and shipping schedules. The ideal candidate would be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs and have excellent organizational and communication skills. Horticulture knowledge or agricultural background preferred. Spanish/English a plus.

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Joan Peterson at murphdog0619@hotmail.com.

PERENNIAL PLANT PROPAGATOR & GROWERPosted 9/7

Fourth Corner Nurseries in Bellingham, WA, a bare-root native plant nursery, is looking for an experienced perennial propagator and grower for its field operation. For more details contact us at tjones@nas.com

SALESPosted 9/9

Dispatcher/Wholesale Sales
Lane Forest Products is looking for qualified individuals with all Microsoft Office experience; dispatching, sales and communication skills; knowledge of the local and regional areas; must be organized and flexible to work Saturdays. College degree with experience preferred. Full-time with benefits. Send resume to hr@laneforestproducts.com

SELECTING SUPERVISOR AURORA OREGON NURSERY
SMITH GARDENS, INC. Posted 9/7

Seek full time expd person for whsle nursery. Must know plants & computers. Manage fast paced job & large crews. Bi-lingual in Spanish/English required. 6 day weeks & extended hours in Spring & Xmas. Good benefits pkg including 401k. Wage DOE. Duties include:

• Print paperwork for orders.
• Schedule & coordinate work flow.
• Monitor work hours & breaks.
• Develop & train employees.
• Develop efficient methods for labor & promote.
• Promote plant quality with leads & crews.
• Ensure customer service inside & outside company.
• Coordinate labor with other departments as the season warrants.
• Emphasize teamwork.

Send resume to:
terid@northwestgrown.com
Attn: Human Resources
Non qualifying persons please do not apply.
Job closes September 10th 2010