DNR Webster Forest Nursery Warehouse Lead
Position Description
Are you someone with a passion for reforestation and an interest in large-scale native plant nursery operations? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Lead at the Webster Forest Nursery. Seedlings from Webster Forest Nursery are planted to reforest lands across the Pacific Northwest. The Warehouse Lead oversees the warehouse cold storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping and handling operations of the forest seedlings produced at Webster Forest Nursery. Annual seedling inventories include over one hundred inventory codes identifying roughly 12-14 million seedlings. This position will collaborate with greenhouse and bareroot production staff to carry out cyclical nursery operations. The work performed by this position supports the agency’s mission and guiding principles to manage WA State’s resources for the beneficiaries of the trust so that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from Washington’s rich natural heritage.
Duties
Responsibilities:
Duties vary seasonally. The ideal candidate’s organizational skills and effective communication allow them to pivot in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.
- Leads a team of warehouse operators and works closely with production staff in lifting, packing, and shipping operations.
- Safely operates 3500-5000 lbs forklift daily to move inventory into and out of cold storage, including loading and unloading refrigerated trailers.
- Maintains physical organization of cold storage facilities and reconciles physical seedling inventory using database software.
- Plans and carries out timely order processing, considering biologically appropriate cold storage regimes.
- Interacts with nursery customers in a respectful manner. Provides answers and/or references to commonly asked questions about forest seedling care and handling.
- Assists in transplanting operations by organizing, handling, and delivering the appropriate inventory.
- Recruits, trains, and develops seasonal warehouse staff.
- Supports production staff and maintenance staff with cyclical nursery operations and facility upkeep.
Compensation
Warehouse Lead, Warehouse Operator 3
Recruitment #2024-10-0349
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Webster Forest Nursery- Olympia, WA
Salary: $3,811.00 – $4,410.00 Monthly
Application Information
Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov
Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.). Complete all supplemental questions. Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
Questions? Please contact Kathryn Minnema at / (360) 902-1234 or e-mail us at .
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