Crop Assistant

Lampire Biological Laboratories; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Lampire Biological Laboratories in Everett, PA is seeking a Crop Assistant to support crop production at the Everett and Ottsville farms. You will assist the Crop Manager with crop maintenance, equipment care, and ensuring safety while working with farm machinery.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a clean driving record, ability to travel between Lampire facilities, and the capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clean driving record; ability to travel to Lampire facilities as needed.
• Must be able to operate Lampire vehicles and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crop Manager in all aspects of crop maintenance.
• Follow directions and work safely with farm equipment.
• Support crop production for Everett and Ottsville farms.

Skills

Follow directions

Interact safely with others

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Job Title: Crop Assistant

Company Overview: Lampire Biological Laboratories is a biotech life science company specializing in the production of antibodies, proteins, and other biological products. We offer innovative solutions to meet the research and development needs of our clients in the pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers while fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Job Description:

The person will primarily be responsible for producing crops for the Everett and Ottsville farms, shopping for best price on seeds and fertilizers, maintaining tractors and other farm equipment, and maintaining crop fields in good standing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Responsibilities:

• Ability to follow directions
• Assist Crop Manager in all aspects of crop maintenance.
• Ability to perform all work and interact with others in a safe and responsible manner.

Qualifications:

• Clean driving record
• Ability to travel to other Lampire facilities as needed.
• Ability to operate Lampire vehicles and machinery.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching at various times throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to operate Lampire Owned vehicles as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Extremes of temperature, including heat in summer months and cold in winter months.
• Noise can be extreme if working in or on farm equipment, hearing protection may be required.
• Excessive walking may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently standing, walking, and sitting.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Lampire Biological Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.