Operations Technician
Operations Technician
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Job Description
The Operations Technician role is to assist the site manager and project leads in delivering their project and operational goals by planning and executing field and greenhouse trials for breeding teams. This role will also adhere to and promote local compliance and quality efforts.
Duties:
- Perform on and off-station field and greenhouse trialing support and organization activities including but not limited to planning field trials planting gathering relevant data tissue sampling pollinating harvesting seed request fulfillment and processing seed.
- Operate tractors/planters and other field equipment.
- Effectively lead a crew of third-party contract labor in field activities to ensure accurate results are achieved.
- Support station agronomic practices including but not limited to irrigation field preparation work and pest management.
- Interact with station operations functions and breeding teams to ensure timely trial cycles are achieved.
- Effectively communicating regularly and with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects and work activities.
- Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices including Company training courses and leading safety in the roles respective function.
Qualifications :
PLEASE NOTE -- Candidates must be already located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship. This position is 100% onsite.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. BS/BA in agronomy horticulture plant science or an agricultural related field preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work Saturdays during peak season.
- Experience operating tractors/planters and other field equipment preferably with GPS.
- Proficiency in English required Spanish preferred.
- Ability to use MS Office tools especially Word and Excel and other standard office software.
- Ability to learn and use proprietary breeding management software systems.
- Physical demands of the essential functions:
- Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in a field greenhouse warehouse and walk-in cooler.
- Capable of lifting to 50 pounds.
- Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the research cycle. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Potential allergens: pollen fungal spores and chemical pesticides in the field or greenhouse.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
