Forestry Careers at ArborGen

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Operate, maintain, modify and calibrate farm tractors, agricultural equipment, conveyors, and strapping machines and other equipment used on the job.

2. Maintain records including but not limited to equipment maintenance, parts inventory, safety inspections, and fuel records.

3. Assist in the operation and maintenance of an automatic irrigation system including pump station, below ground main lines, above ground supply system, and digital controllers.

4. Weld and fabricate metal items.

5. Assist in all phases of weed control, including herbicide application, mechanical control and hand weeding.

6. Assist in all phases of crop nutrition including fertilization recommendations and applications.

7. Wear safety personal protective equipment, maintain facility, and maintain a safe working environment.

8. Supervise labor in various nursery operations.

9. Serve as a team member in group work improvement projects.

10. Work extended hours, weekends and holidays, outdoors in all types of weather conditions as required.

11. Participate in and complete required safety training.

12. Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Department: Daily interaction with Supervisor (Production Coordinator and or Nursery Manager). Frequent interaction with peers in the immediate work group.
• Company: Interaction with peers in other nursery and orchard groups across the company as related to seedling production targets.
• Outside Company: May participate in outside conferences and symposia when appropriate.

• Experience in construction, welding, metal fabrication, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to be innovative and be resourceful to accomplish goals.
• Basic math, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Associate Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, OR 5+ years’ experience operating and maintaining agricultural equipment in lieu of education preferred.
• Good human relations skills to serve as a team member and a team leader.

Physical Requirements:

This is heavy work exerting up to 40-100 pounds of force; work may involve climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping; worker is subject to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, gasses and chemicals; visual acuity is required for experiments; requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes. This can be inside or outside work or working in hot, humid cold and damp conditions. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Applicant must pass a drug screening test.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.

• Safely complete all essential work functions in your area.
• Promote ArborGen seedling products to forestry consultants, private forest landowners, and tree planters, with emphasis on value-based selling.
• Basic understanding of reforestation best practices such as seedling care, seedling handling, and tree planting fundamentals.
• General knowledge of tree improvement, forestry growth and yield concepts, sampling, forest finance, and forest soils.
• Ability to discuss general site preparation guidelines and implications of stocking rate options as related to local forest product markets.
• Candidate must have strong communication skills and the desire to address audiences with technical presentations both indoors and in field settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot out-planted seedling survival or nutrition issues in a constructive manner with ArborGen personnel and clients.
• Coordinate with nursery team to ensure on time seedling deliveries.
• Track competitive information intelligence in region.
• Focus on growing market share and increasing profitability.
• Adhere to budget guidelines.
• Forecast and execute territory sales plan and support fellow Reforestation Advisors on overall sales goal.
• Work closely with Marketing for website enhancement, assistance with email newsletter articles, and providing field photos.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently on a frequent basis.

• Department: Frequent to daily interaction with Sales Manager. Frequent interaction with peers in the immediate Regional Sales Team.  Regular interaction with peers in other groups within the department.  Frequent interaction with Nurseries.
• Company: Regular interaction with peers in Product Development as related to current and future products. Participation in review sessions with Product Development and Product Launch Teams.
• Outside Company: Extensive relationships and frequent contact with customers. Participation in outside conferences and trade shows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry preferred, Agribusiness or related field.
• 5 years of forestry (preferred) or related experience, ability to build on strong communication skills to leverage relationships.
• Experience managing customer issues/CRM.
• Necessary computer skills include: Microsoft Office Suite and SAP B1 software.

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds; work may involve climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping; worker is subject to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, gasses and chemicals; normal visual acuity is required; requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes.
• Will require work in the field such as evaluating planting sites with customers and including seedling survival estimation by traversing reforestation sites to install and measure plots.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to two-week periods.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning processes
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision making across the organization
• Preparing board and executive level presentations
• Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Monitoring and tracking financial performance and analyzing variances
• Work closely with Controllership to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Developing and implementing cost-saving measures and efficiency strategies
• Participating in cross-functional projects and assisting other finance team members as required
• Staying up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices
• Providing guidance to team members and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Handle all key regulatory, risk, treasury and other similar functions
• Other duties as assigned

• Department: Frequent interaction with colleagues in the finance and accounting function. Frequent interaction with Corporate Controller and Business Analyst.
• Company: Regular interaction with all internal department supervisors and management including operations and the CEO along with colleagues in New Zealand and Brazil
• Outside Company: Will interact with vendors, customers and auditors in US, New Zealand and Brazil.

• BS in accounting or finance
• MBA preferred
• 12+ years in finance, financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Extensive skills in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.), PowerBI, OneStream or other types of Business Intelligence tools utilized for financial reporting and analysis
• Strong communication skills a must. This role will be involved in variance analysis that requires working with multiple locations and all levels of management including the board of directors.
• Experience with a medium to large company ERP, SAP B1 strongly preferred
• Management experience required

• This is an exempt position.  Seasonal overtime required.  Minimal overnight travel.

Physical Requirements:

• The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.

• Safely complete all essential work functions in your area.
• Promote ArborGen seedling products to forestry consultants, private forest landowners, and tree planters, with emphasis on value-based selling.
• Basic understanding of reforestation best practices such as seedling care, seedling handling, and tree planting fundamentals.
• General knowledge of tree improvement, forestry growth and yield concepts, sampling, forest finance, and forest soils.
• Ability to discuss general site preparation guidelines and implications of stocking rate options as related to local forest product markets.
• Candidate must have strong communication skills and the desire to address audiences with technical presentations both indoors and in field settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot out-planted seedling survival or nutrition issues in a constructive manner with ArborGen personnel and clients.
• Coordinate with nursery team to ensure on time seedling deliveries.
• Track competitive information intelligence in region.
• Focus on growing market share and increasing profitability.
• Adhere to budget guidelines.
• Forecast and execute territory sales plan and support fellow Reforestation Advisors on overall sales goal.
• Work closely with Marketing for website enhancement, assistance with email newsletter articles, and providing field photos.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently on a frequent basis.

• Department: Frequent to daily interaction with Sales Manager. Frequent interaction with peers in the immediate Regional Sales Team.  Regular interaction with peers in other groups within the department.  Frequent interaction with Nurseries.
• Company: Regular interaction with peers in Product Development as related to current and future products. Participation in review sessions with Product Development and Product Launch Teams.
• Outside Company: Extensive relationships and frequent contact with customers. Participation in outside conferences and trade shows.

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry preferred, Agribusiness or related field.
• 5 years of forestry (preferred) or related experience, ability to build on strong communication skills to leverage relationships.
• Experience managing customer issues/CRM.
• Necessary computer skills include: Microsoft Office Suite and SAP B1 software.

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds; work may involve climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping; worker is subject to inside and outside environment, noise, vibration, working hazards, fumes, odors, dust, gasses and chemicals; normal visual acuity is required; requires hearing sufficient to perceive noises for diagnostic purposes.
• Will require work in the field such as evaluating planting sites with customers and including seedling survival estimation by traversing reforestation sites to install and measure plots.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to two-week periods.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.