Breeder Seed Production Specialist

LIMAGRAIN; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LIMAGRAIN in Windsor, CO is hiring a Seed Production Technician to assist breeder seed production, conditioning, processing and packaging, ensuring seed purity and coordinating inspections and testing data with growers and agencies.

You will operate and maintain seed processing equipment, apply agricultural chemicals, manage inventories and warehouse space, supervise temporary workers, and participate in safety committees to support seed quality and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma and related agronomy or horticulture experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (Class A) and forklift certification.
• Licenses: Pesticide Applicators (General, Ag Weed/Seed Treatment/Plant Disease/Insect Control) issued by Colorado Dept. of Agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Assist breeder seed production activities including field prep, planting, fertilization, weed control and harvest.
• Ensure seed purity and coordinate with growers and agencies to obtain inspections and testing data.
• Lead cleaning, conditioning, sampling, treatment, packaging, and shipping of seed lots as directed.
• Maintain seed inventories and warehouse space; manage Fort Collins seed inventories as needed.
• Operate, maintain, and repair small seed production equipment and vehicles.
• Participate in safety committees and provide supervision of temporary workers.

Skills

Commercial driver license (Class A)

Forklift certification

Pesticide applicator licenses

Crop production knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

LIMAGRAIN in Windsor, CO is hiring a Seed Production Technician to assist breeder seed production, conditioning, processing and packaging, ensuring seed purity and coordinating inspections and testing data with growers and agencies.

You will operate and maintain seed processing equipment, apply agricultural chemicals, manage inventories and warehouse space, supervise temporary workers, and participate in safety committees to support seed quality and production efficiency.