Agricultural Research Station Technician

Kws Saat Ag; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Flexible PTO

Professional training and development

Job summary

KWS Seeds, LLC is seeking a permanent full-time Agricultural Research Station Technician in Ogden, UT. The role involves creating or executing work plans for trial activities, including planting, irrigation, pest control, ratings, and harvest, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to protocols.

Proactive problem-solving and safe equipment use are essential. The position requires experience in agriculture or related fields, valid driver’s license, pesticide applicator licensing within 6

Qualifications

• Some years of experience in agriculture, greenhouse or plot research or equivalent.
• Ability to work variable hours as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving history.
• Have or be able to obtain Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work independently and within a team with flexibility.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create or execute work plans for plant material to ensure setup and planting arrangement is done accurately.
• Operate the required proprietary software for data collection.
• Operate planting and harvest equipment including proprietary technology and equipment, which may include commercial vehicles and forklifts.
• May train, and provide work direction to seasonal workers or full-time employees and coordinate the schedules as needed.
• Ensure completion of detailed records of activities, which may include regulatory records utilizing correct reporting methods.
• Assist with equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure work plans are executed according to due dates and deadlines to ensure successful completion of trials.
• Mix chemicals for pesticide applications. Organize, direct and apply pesticides to field sites as needed.
• May utilize spreadsheets to analyze work plans and make recommendations.
• Maintain ability to drive company vehicles.
• Travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
• Work variable hours as needed; meet attendance requirements.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Microsoft Office

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Proprietary software for data collection

Job description

Agricultural Research Station Technician

Field of Work: Breeding stations

Location: Ogden, UT, US

Legal Entity: KWS Seeds, LLC

Contract Type: Regular

Is Full Time?: Yes

Job ID: 16979

Do you have an interest in agriculture? Looking for a great place to work with exceptional benefits? KWS Seeds, LLC is looking for a permanent full-time Station Technician to join our team at our Ogden, UT location. The Station Technician creates or executes work plans for all aspects of trial activities including planting, irrigation, pest control, ratings and harvest; uses experience and knowledge to ensure maintenance of accurate records, adherence to quality standards and trialing protocols which may include regulated material, is responsible for correct and safe use of equipment and devices utilized in tasks and fixes problems that may arise in the field.

Responsibilies:

• Responsible for the creation or execution of work plans for plant material to ensure setup and planting arrangement is done accurately.
• Operate the required proprietary software for data collection.
• Operate planting and harvest equipment including proprietary technology and equipment, which may include commercial vehicles and forklifts.
• May train, and provide work direction to seasonal workers or full-time employees and coordinate the schedules as needed.
• Ensure completion of detailed records of activities, which may include regulatory records utilizing correct reporting methods.
• Assist with equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Ensures work plans are executed according to due dates and deadlines to ensure successful completion of trials.
• Mix chemicals for pesticide applications. Organize, direct and apply pesticides to field sites as needed.
• May utilize spreadsheets to analyze work plans and make recommendations.
• Maintain ability to drive company vehicles.
• Travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
• Work variable hours as needed; meet attendance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Some years of experience in agriculture, greenhouse or plot research or equivalent.
• Ability to work variable hours as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving history.
• Have or be able to obtain Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work independently and within a team with flexibility.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various groups and prioritize tasks for the best efficiency.
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) experience.
• Supervisory experience.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (salary range: $21.00 - $26.00/hr based on qualifications).
• Pension plan.
• Flexible paid-time-off (PTO).
• Professional training and development opportunities.

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.
At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.
Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/ . Follow us on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ .
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