Agricultural Technician Lead
Company: KWS Group
Location: Tangent
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job 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.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: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.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or
equivalentAble to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator's
LicenseMust have or ability to obtain CDL within 6 months of
hireValid driver's licenseAble to work in varied environmental
conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc)Demonstrated
experience operating, loading and driving a loaded
trailerExperience in agriculturePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Basic
knowledge of agricultural pesticides and weed
identificationBachelor's Degree in an Agriculture related
fieldInterested? Please apply online by submitting your cover
letter and resume.About KWSKWS is one of the world's leading plant
breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has
operated independently for more than 165 years. It focuses on plant
breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet,
cereals, potato, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses
leading-edge plant breeding methods. Around 6.000 employees
represent KWS in more than 70 countries.Our data privacy policy for
candidates is available on www.kws.com/dataprotection. Please
select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and,
if applicable, the specific business unit.Job Segment: Technician,
Agricultural, Maintenance, Warehouse, Forklift, Technology,
Agriculture, Manufacturing
Keywords: KWS Group, Salem , Agricultural Technician Lead, Engineering , Tangent, Oregon
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