Seed Warehouse and Shipping Technician

Confluence Genetics LLC; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluence Genetics LLC in Altoona, IA is seeking a Seasonal Seed Warehouse and Shipping Technician to support seed processing, packaging, and data collection in field and lab settings. You will ride in a combine for seed collection and operate basic equipment to assist in daily operations.

No prior experience is required, but you must be reliable, able to lift 40 lbs, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. Weekend shifts may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Must have HS/GED or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work up to 40 hours per week.
• Weekend work may be required during peak periods.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• General seed handling tasks including processing, packaging, shipping, receiving and sorting.
• Collect field data on field plots.
• Ride in a combine to assist seed collection.
• Operate lab equipment and plant threshing equipment.
• Perform field maintenance activities.
• Set up, adjust and operate equipment and instruments.
• Follow protocols to generate accurate operational data.
• Maintain clean facilities, equipment and instruments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Fast-paced environment

Education

HS/GED

Tools

Lab equipment

Threshing equipment

Job description

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Seed Warehouse and Shipping Technician

Seasonal Seasonal Altoona, IA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Hourly

About Confluence Genetics

Confluence Genetics develops soybean technologies and varieties that create value from farm-gate to feed, food and fuel end-markets by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. The Company leverages their proprietary CropOS™ machine learning platform with proprietary germplasm data and speed breeding technologies in our Crop Accelerator facility to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process. This platform allows for cost-effective and more efficient ways to analyze and make improvements in plant genetics. Confluence Genetics brings a unique and holistic approach to our product and platform development, as we span a broader workflow involving trait and seed development, genome editing, and breeding all the way to creating better ingredients and varieties that tap a strong customer demand. More information can be found online athttps://confluence.ag/ .

Our Purpose and Core Values

Our Core Values are a set of common principles we share that are fundamental to our company's identity. Real. Inspired!

• Real. We show up with honesty, accountability, and purpose. We lead with integrity and speak with candor, knowing that trust and transparency drive performance. We challenge each other respectfully and stay grounded in what matters—our shared mission and one another.
• Inspired! We’re driven by possibility and energized by progress. With open minds and a bold spirit, we embrace change, take smart risks, and push boundaries. We stay curious, creative, and connected to each other, our partners, and the future we’re building together.

Department Overview

The Field Operations Team is responsible for conducting a wide range of research activities, namely in the areas of trait discovery and validation, crop genetic engineering, crop transformation, molecular detection, biochemical assays, plant growth, and molecular breeding, to name a few. These activities are aimed at developing new capabilities in crop research, the outcome of which is then leveraged to create new product development opportunities and shorten the time to market. The department leverages its platform capabilities and extensive knowhow in biology and crop science, along with the computational expertise housed within the Data Science & Platform Engineering, as well as the market insights of the Business Development and Commercial teams to design and create new and improved crop varieties, which offer tangible benefits to farmers and consumers, specifically in the areas of sustainability, health and nutrition.

Position Summary

TheSeasonal Technician will be responsible for assisting our field research operations team. Work will primarily consist of general seed processing, packaging, field data collection, plant harvesting, plant sampling, and riding in combine for seed collection. Supports activities by performing routine tasks under supervision. Follow protocols and safety procedures.

You Will:

• General seed handling tasks such as seed processing, packaging shipping, receiving, and sorting seed purposes.
• Collect in field data on field plots
• Ride in combine to assist in seed collection.
• Work with lab equipment
• Work with plant threshing equipment
• Field maintenance activities.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates equipment and instruments.
• Follow protocols to generate accurate operational data.
• Maintains clean facilities, equipment, and instruments.

You Have:

(Competencies and Qualifications)

Education

• HS/ GED

Experience

No Experience needed Other

• Able to work 40 hrs per week; some weekend work will be required during peek weeks
• Able to lift a minimum of 40lbs.
• Willing to learn and ready to take on challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up company environment.
• Attention to detail, positive attitude, and works well within a group .
• Demonstrates an adaptable, attentive and thorough work ethic.
• Excellent planning, organization, and execution skills.