Agriculture Station Technician: Field Trials & Plant Care

KWS SAAT SE; Ogden (UT); In loco; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)

Professional training and development

Descrizione del lavoro

KWS Seeds, LLC in Ogden, UT is seeking a permanent full-time Station Technician focusing on tractor operations and CDL compliance. You will develop and execute work plans for trial activities, manage planting, irrigation, pest control, ratings and harvest while maintaining accurate records and following safety and quality protocols.

Responsibilities include operating proprietary data collection software, handling field equipment and vehicles, and coordinating schedules for seasonal staff.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Agriculture experience

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Formazione

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Strumenti

Proprietary data collection software

Descrizione del lavoro

KWS Seeds, LLC in Ogden, UT is seeking a permanent full-time Station Technician focusing on tractor operations and CDL compliance. You will develop and execute work plans for trial activities, manage planting, irrigation, pest control, ratings and harvest while maintaining accurate records and following safety and quality protocols.

Responsibilities include operating proprietary data collection software, handling field equipment and vehicles, and coordinating schedules for seasonal staff.