Seed & Nursery Technician

Sensient Technologies; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Exposure to seed production

Safety and quality focus

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Seed & Nursery Technician to support field trials, nursery operations, and seed production. The role emphasizes hands-on farming tasks, equipment operation, and leadership of seasonal team members, with occasional overnight travel to remote field locations.

On-site work at multiple facilities, focus on safety, quality, and data collection, and collaboration with research staff to advance seed products and agricultural programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in agriculture, field research, seed production, or related environments preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of farm machinery and equipment.
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational ability; capable of supervising seasonal workers.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, work outdoors, and pass a respirator fit test.
• Hold a valid California driver’s license and willing to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Support field trials by planting, maintaining, harvesting, and data collection.
• Lead daily seed processing operations, coordinating team members and ensuring safety and quality.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment including tractors, forklifts, sprayers.
• Assist nursery operations: planting, cultivating, harvesting, inventory, and materials.
• Safely apply crop protection products and seed treatments with approved equipment.
• Maintain seed inventories, assist with seed grading, blending, milling, and storage.
• Travel periodically to remote field locations for planting and harvest activities.

Skills

Farm equipment operation

Team supervision

Attention to detail

English communication

Safety compliance

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are collaborative and hard working. We solve tough problems. And we will be better with you.

If you enjoy hands-on agricultural work and want to contribute to research and seed production, this is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team supporting field trials, nursery operations, and seed processing. As Seed & Nursery Technician, your time will be focused around field work, equipment operation, team leadership, and seed production activities. You will primarily work onsite, with occasional overnight travel to support planting and harvest activities at remote field locations.

What you'll do:

• Support research field trials by planting, maintaining, harvesting, and collecting data from research and seed production fields.
• Lead daily activities for seed processing operations, including coordinating team members, maintaining workflow, and following safety and quality procedures.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on farm equipment, tractors, forklifts, sprayers, and other agricultural machinery.
• Assist with nursery operations, including planting, cultivating, harvesting, inventory management, and maintaining research materials and supplies.
• Safely prepare and apply crop protection products and seed treatments using approved equipment and established safety practices.
• Maintain accurate seed inventories, assist with seed grading, blending, milling, and storage, and support additional research projects as assigned.
• Travel periodically to remote field locations for planting, harvesting, and other seasonal research and seed production activities.

What you'll bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in agriculture, field research, seed production, laboratory operations, or a related environment is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate agricultural equipment and obtain proficiency with a variety of farm machinery.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English and work effectively with a team.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to supervise temporary or seasonal team members when needed.
• Ability to routinely lift up to fifty pounds, work outdoors in varying conditions, and successfully complete a respirator fit test.
• Valid California driver's license and willingness to travel overnight for seasonal planting and harvest activities.

What you'll get:

• Opportunity to contribute to agricultural research and the development of future seed products.
• Hands-on experience across research, nursery, field, and seed production operations.
• Variety in daily work with opportunities to develop technical and equipment operation skills.
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership opportunities through supervision of seasonal team members and coordination of daily operations.
• Exposure to multiple areas of agricultural research, seed production, and field operations.

About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands

About Agricultural Natural Ingredients:
Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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