Seasonal Product Development Specialist

Company Introduction

“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:

PD Support

• Data entry into databases and spreadsheets
• Count and prepare seed for planting
• Perform all tasks and behave in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices
• Assist in any additional tasks required

Field Support

• Help set up equipment and tools associated with in field work activities including sowing, harvesting, fruit handling and processing.
• Perform and assist in activities that will provide promotional and communication tools for the Sales and Product Development (PD) staff. This may include collecting pictures of varieties and surrounding settings, collection of data on HMC commercial and experimental varieties, write descriptive description of HMC varieties, and support communicative efforts with customers and growers.
• Assist in checking external fields for maturity, field quality.
• Transport of fruit samples from external fields.
• Communication between PD, Sales, and any internal departments for coordination in completing required tasks.

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need:

• Minimum of 2 years of college, pursuing a degree in agricultural or seed related major.
• Knowledge of routine field growing practices and requirements.
• High level of manual dexterity and ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy required
• Must be able to perform job responsibilities and testing activities accurately and efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong communication and training others on basic tasks.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Word, Excel, email programs.
• Adaptability – Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work OT as needed to meet field season demands.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered.
• Dependability - Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner with attention to detail
• Bilingual (Conversational Level) in English and Spanish is highly preferred
• Valid Driver’s license required.

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.

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary
• • This position’s range is
  • California: $24 - $29/hr
  • Arizona: $22 - $26/hr

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures. As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

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