What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations technician position at HM Clause?
Function
Main Goal
“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”
HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.
If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.
Job description
You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:
Lead the Seed Quality Inspection Lab by overseeing visual inspections and ensuring adherence to quality standards
Train and supervise team members in conducting seed inspections for physical purity, identifying off-types, and detecting damaged or discolored seeds
Ensure timely receipt and processing of all plant-collected samples to maintain workflow efficiency
Manage germination updates and oversee recontrol sample procedures to support ongoing quality assessments
Collaborate with the team to perform seed counts, moisture analysis, and crack testing
Prepare and package small seed samples for further testing, ensuring proper handling and labeling
Coordinate the shipment of samples to external testing facilities, maintaining accurate documentation
Record and track quality data using systems such as Starlims and JDE for analysis and review
Partner with the Quality and Performance Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives at the Nampa facility
Support implementation of the in-house quality and operational excellence plan across all departments, including enhancing the use of Aquarius
Assist in reviewing quality complaints (internal and external) and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions
Train seasonal staff to ensure consistent quality outcomes and adherence to inspection protocols
What we expect of you
To be considered, you will need:
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
Minimum of 2 – 6 years related experience
Knowledge of office functions and processes, including MS Office and JDE a benefit.
Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Fluent in English. Spanish or French a plus
Experience with continuous improvement programs and/or LEAN manufacturing desired.
Skills
Your benefits and working environment
The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to warehouse and outdoor weather conditions. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery, work in a dusty environment, and may be exposed to vibration or constant movement. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is loud.
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