Seed Production Technician: Hands-On & Data-Driven

ManpowerGroup; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is recruiting for an Agricultural Seed Technician in Boone, IA. The role supports indoor seed processing, packaging, and outdoor production tasks, with emphasis on accuracy, SOP adherence, and data collection using PC and handheld devices.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English, and basic computer skills. Seasonal peak periods may require extended hours.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and safety-first mindset.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience with MS Office / Excel and other standard computer systems may be required.
• Basic mechanical ability/understanding of equipment maintenance may be required.
• Prior experience in seed processing or related production environments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support indoor seed processing and packaging activities including receiving, scanning, cleaning, treating, sorting, counting, labeling, and warehousing seed.
• Assist with outdoor seed production tasks such as planting, pollinating, note taking, data entry, and hand harvest.
• Maintain accurate records and support inventory accuracy using electronic inventory systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance of equipment in assigned areas and help troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• In R&D-focused assignments, collect electronic data in field and laboratory settings using PC and handheld data collection devices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Follow instructions

Data entry

MS Office / Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ManpowerGroup is recruiting for an Agricultural Seed Technician in Boone, IA. The role supports indoor seed processing, packaging, and outdoor production tasks, with emphasis on accuracy, SOP adherence, and data collection using PC and handheld devices.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English, and basic computer skills. Seasonal peak periods may require extended hours.