Seed Processing Associate

AppleOne Employment Services; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a Seed Processing Associate in Seward, NE for a temporary contract. You will support soybean breeding, harvest prep, seed processing, inventory tracking, and data entry in a team-based setting.

Work outdoors and indoors, with Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, paying $19–$20 per hour. This role offers hands-on agricultural operations experience and opportunities to contribute to seed research support activities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in production or operations preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills; MS Office familiarity.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with harvest preparation and soybean hand harvesting.
• Operate or support threshing processes.
• Process, organize, and track soybean seed inventory.
• Collect and enter harvest and inventory data using Word and Excel.
• Follow safety procedures and team workflows in indoor/outdoor settings.
• Work in varying outdoor conditions, including sun, heat, dust, and insects.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Lift 50 lbs

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Seed Processing Associate for a temporary contract opportunity in Seward, NE. This hands‑on role supports soybean breeding, harvest preparation, seed processing, inventory tracking, and data entry activities in a team‑based production and operations environment.

This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy practical, active work and are comfortable working both indoors and outdoors. You will work alongside experienced technicians and report to a supportive supervisor or manager who provides direction, training, and clear expectations. The role offers steady weekday hours, valuable agricultural operations experience, and the chance to contribute to important seed and crop research support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with harvest preparation and soybean hand harvesting activities.
• Operate or support machine and single‑head threshing processes.
• Process, organize, and track soybean seed inventory accurately.
• Collect and enter harvest, seed inventory, and related data using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Follow safety procedures, written instructions, and team workflows in indoor and outdoor work settings.
• Work in varying outdoor conditions, including sun, heat, dust, and insects.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $19 to $20 per hour, with assignment details listing $20 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Job type: Temporary contract.
• Location: Seward, NE.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support soybean harvest preparation and hand harvesting.
• Assist with threshing, seed processing, and seed organization.
• Perform seed inventory tracking and accurate data entry.
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel to record harvest and inventory information.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience preferred for this production and operations role.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in changing conditions.
• Able to follow instructions, work safely, and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to complete required drug screening and additional medical exams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agronomy, horticulture, biology, crop, seed processing, agriculture, or related field experience.
• Prior experience with harvest activities, seed inventory, production operations, or agricultural field work.
• Strong attention to detail when handling seed samples, inventory records, and data entry tasks.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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