Seed Technician

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.

• 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