Seasonal Agronomic Production Worker

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:

All responsibilities and activities involve working outside in sweet corn fields. Main work assignments involve, but not limited to:

• Hand pollination of sweet corn plants
• Plant tissue sampling
• Rouging of sweet corn fields
• Possible assisting in harvest of hand pollinations if needed
• Additional duties may be assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good and consistent observation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Takes direction well and works great in a team environment
  
  

What We Expect Of You

To be considered, you will need:

• Below high school diploma with relevant experience; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1 year related experience
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment 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 frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work long days in outside environment. Conditions can include high heat, insects, cold, and various environmental issues. The employee will need to walk on uneven ground (production fields), work near equipment or machinery, and may be exposed to vibration or constant movement. The noise levels can be high during certain planting and harvest events.
• Employee is required to wear working boots that will stand mud, water and dirt. Light weight, long sleeves, and pants are suggested for the high heat, as well as a hat. Required PPE will be provided by HM Clause.
  
  

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