Agricultural Technician

Mykelly; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Outsourcing Consulting Group, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, is seeking an Agricultural Technician for a long-term engagement at a premier agricultural science client in Newark, DE. The role involves work in a production facility, assembly of greenhouse pots with soils and seeds, and on-site delivery of test units.

The position requires reliability, flexibility, and strong organizational skills, with Monday–Friday first shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, or related field preferred.
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing or production roles preferred.
• Strong data management skills.
• Communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soils for use on assembly lines.
• Assist in the assembly of test units for biological assay.
• General maintenance of work area.
• Delivery of assembled test units.
• Perform research projects to improve processes and production.
• Procedural compliance with SOPs.
• Safety Compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Data management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Kelly Outsourcing Consulting Group Kelly OCG, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking an Agricultural Technician for a long-term engagement at one of our premier agricultural science clients in Newark, DE.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st shift
Compensation: $25/hr
Employment Type: Full Time; long term contract

SUMMARY

We are seeking an Agriculture Technician with a background in Agriculture, Biology, or related field. The successful candidate will work in a production facility that implements work orders for assembly of various types of greenhouse pots containing soils and seeds. Delivery and set-up of test units in greenhouses is also required. Responsibilities include assembly line work, controlled environment work, and fork lift work. All employees are required to adhere to specified safety policies and procedural controls. This position requires reliability, flexibility, commitment to detail, and ability to manage complex tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare soils for use on assembly lines
• Assist in the assembly of test units for biological assay
• General maintenance of work area
• Delivery of assembled test units
• Perform research projects to improve processes and production
• Procedural compliance with SOPs
• Safety Compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, or related field preferred
• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor s degree preferred.
• Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, or related field preferred
• Experience working in manufacturing or production roles preferred
• Basic computer skills such as knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and operations
• Strong organizational skills with ability to keep track of the progress of multiple tasks and operations within the facility while simultaneously managing your own work
• Communication and team work skills
• Strong data management skills