Agricultural Field Technician - Seed Production & Field Ops

SeedQuest; Brooks (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions in Brooks, Oregon seeks a Production Field Technician to support seed production from soil prep to harvest. You will load/unload stock seed, supervise seasonal workers, operate tractors and harvest equipment, and perform maintenance on field production gear, while applying crop protection treatments and assisting with irrigation and manual weed control.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in farming or seed production, and a pesticide applicator license;

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2+ years farming or seed production experience.
• Experience cultivating vegetable crops.
• Possess pesticide applicator license compliance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist seed production from soil preparation to harvest.
• Load and unload stock seed, roots, and bulbs; sort onion bulbs for quality and traceability.
• Supervise seasonal workers and rogueing crews as needed.
• Operate tractors, harvesting equipment, and machinery safely.
• Maintain and repair production equipment and materials.
• Apply crop protection treatments with correct rates.
• Support irrigation management and manual weed control.

Skills

Seed production experience

Crop protection

Equipment operation

Communication

Forklift certification

Spanish language (preferred)

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Pesticide applicator license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BASF Agricultural Solutions in Brooks, Oregon seeks a Production Field Technician to support seed production from soil prep to harvest. You will load/unload stock seed, supervise seasonal workers, operate tractors and harvest equipment, and perform maintenance on field production gear, while applying crop protection treatments and assisting with irrigation and manual weed control.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in farming or seed production, and a pesticide applicator license;