Seed Technician
Job Type
Full-time
Description

  

The seed technician is an individual that will understand all aspects of seed production.  It can consist of seed conditioning, cleaning, grading, and overall maintenance work in the conditioning facility.  It can include outside work from spring through fall to help implement the procedures of field inspecting, bulk receiving of the seed crop. This position can include shift work, weekends, and holidays during critical times if necessary. The individual should have a good mechanical aptitude.  The individual must be able to work together with others, yet when asked, have the ability to complete tasks on their own and on time.

Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production

  • Understanding the grower      to company relationship.
  • Ability to ensure      quality and purity in areas of responsibility.
  • Communicating      effectively and positively to all company and outside people.
  • Ability to inspect      fields for purity, insects, weeds, and diseases.
  • Ability to understand      and operate conditioning equipment in seed plant.
  • Follows company policies      and procedures for both safety and quality.
  • Understanding and      following shipping procedures for accurate deliveries and returns.
  • Maintaining efficient      use of time to ensure company profitability.
  • Performing additional      duties as directed by Department supervisor.



Requirements

  

  • Agricultural Background
  • Computer skills in      spreadsheet and word processing
  • Agricultural related      experience required
  • Three years related      experience preferred
  • Excellent communications      skills with positive attitude
  • Attentive to detail and      accuracy
  • Cooperative and willing      to assist others
  • Ability to use computer      applications
  • Well organized





Benefits 


A bonus plan is based on company profitability for each crop year 


Eight holidays paid per year


15 working days paid PTO per year after 1st partial year of service - 20 working days of PTO paid after completion of year 5 full service- 22.5 hours after 10 year - 25 working hours of PTO per year after 15 full years of service


Health Insurance 


401 K Retirement Plan


Group Dental plan available 


A 75,000-term life Insurance Policy is Provided