Agricultural Seed Technician

Manpower, Inc.; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Agricultural Seed Technician in Boone, IA to support indoor seed processing, packaging, and outdoor production activities.

The role involves maintaining records, supporting inventory accuracy, and assisting with equipment maintenance. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to follow SOPs and safety instructions in English, and possess basic computer skills (MS Office/Excel) with willingness to learn field data collection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related experience.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English and perform tasks accurately.
• Ability to adhere to client SOPs and site safety requirements.
• Experience with MS Office and Excel preferred.
• Basic mechanical ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support indoor seed processing and packaging activities including receiving, scanning, cleaning, treating, sorting, counting, labeling, and warehousing seed.
• Assist outdoor seed production tasks such as planting, pollinating, note taking, data entry, and hand harvest.
• Maintain accurate records and support inventory accuracy using electronic inventory systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance of equipment in assigned areas and help troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• In R&D-focused assignments, collect electronic data in field and laboratory settings using PC and handheld data collection devices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

English comprehension

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Our client, an agricultural seed productionand processing organization is seeking an Agricultural Seed Technician to join their team. As an Agricultural Seed Technician, you will be part of the seed production operations supporting on-site production and processing activities. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Agricultural Seed Technician

Location: Boone, IA

Pay Range: $25

Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

What's the Job?

• Support indoor seed processing and packaging activities including receiving, scanning, cleaning, treating, sorting, counting, labeling, and warehousing seed.
• Assist with outdoor seed production tasks such as planting, pollinating, note taking, data entry, and hand harvest.
• Maintain accurate records and support inventory accuracy using electronic inventory systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance of equipment in assigned areas and help troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• In R&D-focused assignments, collect electronic data in field and laboratory settings using PC and handheld data collection devices.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and/or related experience.
• Ability to understand verbal and written task and safety instructions delivered in English and perform assigned tasks accurately.
• Ability to adhere to all client SOPs and support site safety requirements.
• Previous experience with MS Office / Excel and other standard computer and software systems may be required.
• Basic mechanical ability/understanding of equipment maintenance (able to operate and troubleshoot equipment) may be required.

What's in it for me?

• Join a hands-on seed production team where your work directly supports quality and consistency.
• Build practical skills across indoor processing, outdoor production, and data-driven tasks.
• Work in an environment that values following SOPs, safety, and accurate documentation.
• Opportunity to contribute to preventive maintenance and equipment readiness.
• Engage in peak-season work when extended hours may be requested to meet production needs.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)