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- Execute cultural field practices which may include bed preparation, seed sowing, chemical/fertilizer application, and general field maintenance, irrigation management, swathing, and combining.
- Record activity data according to regulations/standards and internal procedures.
- Manage mixing, storage, transport and application of product.
- Safely load/unload, secure, and operate field equipment.
- Responsible for minor repairs and assists in coordinating equipment maintenance.
- Perform and record daily safety checks of assigned vehicle(s) and associated equipment by conducting pre-trip inspections, such as checking fuel and oil levels, inspecting tires, lights, and brakes.
- Ensure that the Company handbook, Rules, Guidelines and Procedures, and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.
- Operate a company vehicle to travel from field-to-field, driving on average 75 miles each day.
- Occasionally travel and/or drive and/or operate a forklift on behalf of the business.
- Meet attendance requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator's License
- Must have or ability to obtain CDL within 6 months of hire
- Valid driver's license
- Able to work in varied environmental conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc)
- Demonstrated experience operating, loading and driving a loaded trailer
- Experience in agriculture
- Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides and weed identification
- Bachelor's Degree in an Agriculture related field
- Health, dental, vision benefits
- Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
- Professional training and development opportunities
- An international and diverse team
Agricultural Technician Lead - Tangent, United States - KWS SAAT SE
Description
Interested in agriculture and enjoy working outdoors? KWS Seeds, LLC currently has an opening for a Agricultural Technician Lead located in the area of Tangent, Oregon. This position will be working under the direction of the Pre-Commercial Field Supervisor to execute cultural field practices according to recommended rates and procedures.
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