Seed Production Technician: Indoor & Outdoor Ops, Early AM Shift

Manpower, Inc.; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; 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

Manpower, Inc. is hiring an Agricultural Seed Production Technician in Grinnell, IA. The role supports indoor processing, outdoor field activities, and overall production operations with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You will assist with seed processing, inventory management, and data collection while adhering to site SOPs and safety guidelines. The position offers a morning shift and opportunities to learn across seed production areas.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to understand verbal and written task and safety instructions delivered in English.
• Commitment to follow SOPs and safety requirements.
• Experience with MS Office/Excel or similar software may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support indoor seed processing and packaging activities such as receiving, scanning, cleaning, treating, sorting, counting, labeling, and warehousing seed.
• Assist with outdoor field work including planting, pollinating, note taking, data entry, and hand harvest.
• Maintain accurate production flow by organizing, moving, and placing seed into storage while supporting inventory accuracy using electronic inventory systems.
• Contribute to preventive maintenance of equipment in assigned areas and support troubleshooting as needed.
• In R&D-focused assignments, help with electronic data collection in field and laboratory settings using PC and handheld data collection devices.

Skills

Attention to detail

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Manpower, Inc. is hiring an Agricultural Seed Production Technician in Grinnell, IA. The role supports indoor processing, outdoor field activities, and overall production operations with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You will assist with seed processing, inventory management, and data collection while adhering to site SOPs and safety guidelines. The position offers a morning shift and opportunities to learn across seed production areas.