Seed Technician
Company: Seneca Foods Corporation
Location: Dayton
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of
packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout
the United States.
Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000
American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail
private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets,
distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the
brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley,
CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca
snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other
companies under various co-pack arrangements.Seneca Foods
Corporation in Dayton, WA has an opening for a Full-time Seed
Technician to join our Research and Development program. Seneca
Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical,
dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, and much
more!The Full-time Seed Technician, under the direction of the R &
D Seed Tech Lead, will gain team-based industry experience working
with pea and bean breeding programs. The expected compensation
range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending upon
skills & experience.Responsibilities:
Grow and care for plants in the field. Assist with Irrigation
throughout the growing season. Weeding as needed within the trial
plots and research property. Assist with field trial maintenance
and harvest. Data collection, data entry, and data evaluation.
Quality control. Seed Cleaning/Packaging. Seed inventory
management. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Ability and willingness to function in a team environment. Good
communication skills. Strong organization skills and attention to
the smallest detail and accuracy. Willingness to follow proper
research procedures. Ability to work occasional weekends and
various shifts throughout seasonal peaks. Ability to work outdoors
in the elements including dust and heat throughout harvest months.
Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout the year.
Valid driver's license. Background in Agriculture preferred.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience:
Two to five years of experience in agricultural production or ag
research field or equivalent combination of education and
experience preferred. Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to
providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and
continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant
will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or
State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make
reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations
of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities
unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the
operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an
employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation
under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us
at ADA senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.Nearest Major Market:
Kennewick
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