Greenhouse Technician

For KWS Seeds LLC, we are looking for a Greenhouse Technician for Kimberly in order to support the greenhouse manager and senior technicians in all aspects of greenhouse operations, including hand crossing, seed multiplication, seedling production, leaf tissue sampling, and record keeping in support of breeding programs. We look forward to getting to know you soon. This position is a full time and unlimited located in Kimberly, Idaho.rnrn rnrnEssential job functions:  rnrnrntExecute all aspects of sugarbeet seedling production; including soil media preparation, planting, transplanting, plant selections, staging, and handover.rntConduct hand crosses in the greenhouse according to Breeders’ specifications; including soil media preparation, plant selections, planting, removal of pollen (emasculations), pollinations, and seed harvest. rntConduct marker orders and leaf tissue sampling; staking and sampling.rntOrganize and conduct daily plant health maintenance; including insect and disease scouting, fertilizing, watering, and pruning at all locations.rntAccurately maintain records for all activities; including transplanting and planting inventories, selection list, DNA harvest lists, seed harvest lists, and seedling staging lists. rntAssist in training for seasonal employees and staff.rntAid other station groups as needed.rntEnsure safety policies and personal protective equipment is used correctly.rntEnsure Company Handbook, Rules, Guidelines and Procedures are followed.rntMeet attendance requirements outlined in the Company Handbook.rntOccasionally travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.rntOther duties as assigned.rnrnrn rnrnRequired qualifications:rnrnrntHigh School Diploma or equivalentrntExperience or knowledge working in Microsoft Applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)rntValid Driver’s License rntAbility to work variable hours, including occasional weekends as required by the businessrntAbility to work independently as a self-starter as well as in a large grouprntAbility to work flexibly between (3) locations and various project cyclesrntAbility to collaborate and communicate with immediate team members, Breeders, and various Station teamsrntExcellent organizational and communication skills with consistent attention to detail and accuracyrnrnrn rnrnPreferred qualifications:rnrnrntAssociate or bachelor's degree in the following: Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, Ecology, Biology, or Natural Sciencesrnt1+ years’ experience in a research greenhouse environmentrntEnglish is a must and Spanish is a great plus.rntForklift experiencernrnrn rnrnWorking environmentrnrnPerform indoor and occasionally outdoor work in variable conditions including heat, cold, dust, wind and rain. Greenhouse and occasionally field environments with exposure to pollen and handling chemicals. Daily work can be repetitive and monotonous. Occasional overnight travel as needed, some out of state.rnrn rnrnPhysical demandsrnrnThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.rnrn rnrnWe look forward to receiving your online application via our application system SuccessFactors! Please use the "Apply to this Position" function to submit your applications.rn

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