What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seed Technician position at REMINGTON SEEDS LLC?
Description
The seed technician is an individual that will understand all aspects of seed production. It can consist of seed conditioning, cleaning, grading, and overall maintenance work in the conditioning facility. It can include outside work from spring through fall to help implement the procedures of planting, inspecting, detasseling, male row destruction, and harvesting of the seed crop. This position can include shift work, weekends, and holidays during critical times if necessary. The individual should have a good mechanical aptitude. The individual must be able to work together with others, yet when asked, have the ability to complete tasks on their own and on time.
Assumes responsibility for the effective, efficient, and accurate performance of seed corn production
- Understanding the grower to company relationship.
- Ability to ensure quality and purity in areas of responsibility.
- Communicating effectively and positively to all company and outside people.
- Ability to inspect fields for insects, weeds, and diseases.
- Ability to understand and operate conditioning equipment in seed plant.
- Follows company policies and procedures for both safety and quality.
- Understanding and following shipping procedures for accurate deliveries and returns.
- Maintaining efficient use of time to ensure company profitability.
- Performing additional duties as directed by Department supervisor.
Requirements
- Agricultural Background
- Computer skills in spreadsheet and word processing
- Agricultural related experience required
- Three years related experience preferred
- Excellent communications skills with positive attitude
- Attentive to detail and accuracy
- Cooperative and willing to assist others
- Ability to use computer applications
- Well organized
About Remington Seeds
Founded in 1984, Remington Seeds is a leader in seed production and one of the world’s largest third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities, including locations in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Texas, and trusted grower partnerships across the U.S. and abroad, we provide complete seed services backed by innovation, strict quality standards, and a customer-first approach.
Our Culture
At Remington Seeds, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that culture is our strategy, and we are proud to foster an environment built on respect, treating employees like family, and maintaining a customer-first mindset. Guided by our core business principles of Safety, Respect, Sustainability, Customer Service, and Efficiency—we strive to create a workplace where employees can thrive, grow, and feel valued every day.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits, including PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and ongoing learning opportunities.