Seed & Nursery Technician

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Seed & Nursery Technician to support field trials, nursery operations, and seed production. You will focus on field work, equipment operation, team leadership, and seasonal activities onsite with occasional overnight travel to remote locations.

You will plant, harvest, collect data, manage seed inventories, and help with crop protection applications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture, field research, seed production, or related environment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate farm equipment and learn various machinery.
• Strong English communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills; supervise seasonal staff when needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Valid California driver’s license and willingness to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Support research field trials by planting, harvesting, data collection in seed production fields.
• Lead seed processing operations, coordinate team, ensure safety and quality procedures.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on farm equipment (tractors, forklifts, sprayers).
• Assist with nursery operations: planting, cultivating, harvesting, inventory management.
• Prepare and apply crop protection products and seed treatments using approved equipment.
• Maintain seed inventories, assist with seed grading, blending, milling, and storage; support additional projects.
• Travel periodically to remote field locations for planting and harvest activities.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Safety procedures

Lift up to 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.