Seed Production Technician — Indoor & Outdoor

Manpower, Inc.; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Agricultural Seed Technician in Boone, IA to support indoor seed processing, packaging, and outdoor production activities.

The role involves maintaining records, supporting inventory accuracy, and assisting with equipment maintenance. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to follow SOPs and safety instructions in English, and possess basic computer skills (MS Office/Excel) with willingness to learn field data collection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related experience.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English and perform tasks accurately.
• Ability to adhere to client SOPs and site safety requirements.
• Experience with MS Office and Excel preferred.
• Basic mechanical ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support indoor seed processing and packaging activities including receiving, scanning, cleaning, treating, sorting, counting, labeling, and warehousing seed.
• Assist 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-minded

English comprehension

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Manpower, Inc. is seeking an Agricultural Seed Technician in Boone, IA to support indoor seed processing, packaging, and outdoor production activities.

The role involves maintaining records, supporting inventory accuracy, and assisting with equipment maintenance. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to follow SOPs and safety instructions in English, and possess basic computer skills (MS Office/Excel) with willingness to learn field data collection.