Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment and systems leveraging real-time data/technology according to existing procedures
• Alert senior technicians and leadership as needed when non-conformities in product or process variance occur
• Assist in the preparation of key process documentation
• Provide support in administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and production information leveraging data systems
• Participate in Team meetings (multiple levels)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards
• Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to local area
• Promote standardization and ensure efficient production processes
• Manage partnership with key business partners to greenhouse production operations
• Help/Assist in keeping metrics and other information current on visual boards/data dashboards to drive teamwork and support data-driven decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site and company goals
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of experience in related area
• Intermediate knowledge of information technology systems and applications
• Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including over-time, weekend and holiday as needed
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written
• Comfortable working in high heat index environments during summer months
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, walk on uneven surfaces

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a greenhouse environment
• Prior experience with working with plant irrigation

Benefits:

• Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.69 - $32.28
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant)
• Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

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You will work a rotating shift schedule, including some nights and weekends, as required. You will be responsible for performing basic maintenance of equipment, handling basic activities in Bayer systems (SAP and electronic networks), and applying operational excellence practices to operations (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, 5WHYs).

As a Seed Technician, you will also be responsible for troubleshooting problems associated with equipment, processes, and systems, performing preventive maintenance and inspections, and collaborating with key partners to deliver the business across plant and field operations.

You will be expected to demonstrate Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach (VACC) behaviours to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of products. You will lead and engage in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings, articulate shift objectives, and allocate resources across all active production areas.

You will work closely with other team members to identify ways to improve our processes. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where your ideas are heard, and you're encouraged to grow personally and professionally.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic user knowledge of standard computer programs (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, tablets/smart devices), a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift 60lbs (a bag of seed).

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $27.03 - $33.85 per hour with overtime as applicable. Starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for a role in the region. Our sites offer excellent internal career growth opportunities within the seed technician role and in cross-functional positions. We also offer a full benefits package including generous insurance, 16 paid holidays, 3 weeks paid time off, 401k match & additional core contribution each year, and $2/hour premium pay for 2nd and 3rd shift.

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