Seasonal Farm Technician: Seed & Samples

Kelly Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Farm Technician to join a leading agricultural organization in Memphis, TN. This temporary contract offers $20.00 per hour, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday with overtime as needed.

You will process seeds, rouging fields, assist with hand harvests, collect and prepare samples, and help maintain farm equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required; lifting up to 40 lbs and a hands-on, detail-oriented attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Processing seed, rouging fields, and assisting with hand harvest of samples.
• Collecting, scanning, sorting, and bagging nursery and yield trial samples.
• Cleaning and maintaining farm equipment including cotton picker/combine.
• Lifting up to approximately 40 lbs as needed.
• Cleaning and treating seed, and supporting transgenic leaf sampling activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or higher (plus)

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a Farm Technician to join a leading agricultural organization in Memphis, TN. This temporary contract offers $20.00 per hour, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday with overtime as needed.

You will process seeds, rouging fields, assist with hand harvests, collect and prepare samples, and help maintain farm equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required; lifting up to 40 lbs and a hands-on, detail-oriented attitude are essential.