Seasonal Driver & Field Assistant

Job description

Position description

Function

PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS - AGRONOMIC PRODUCTION

Employment Type

Seasonal worker

Contract duration

1700

Main Goal

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Field assistance at Woodland, CA Parent Seed Production site to include the transport of seed from Woodland to Modesto, during harvest.

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities are as follows. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with greenhouse sowing, field planting, cage construction, and plant trellising.
• Operate farm machinery to include: transplanter, cultivator, sprayer, and harvester equipment.
• Assist with plant counts and field rouging.
• Assist with cage repairs, irrigation maintenance, and filling/transporting ball tanks.
• Transportation of seed from our Woodland production will be delivered daily to our processing facility in Modesto, during harvest period.
• Will need to obtain load sheets from parent seed representative at our production site, certify that all documentation is correct, and make sure each wet seed container has corresponding bin tags.
• Assist with loading bins, buckets, etc. into transportation vehicle, ensuring the load is properly secured.
• Coordinate and assist with cage deconstruction, including transportation of all field materials/equipment at the time of field exit.
• Follow all in-field sanitation procedures that are outlined by HM Clause protocols.

Profile

Education and/or Experience

• Below high school diploma with relevant experience; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1 year related experience
• Possess a valid California Drivers' license.
• Ability to drive a full-size pickup truck
• English and Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Knowledge of safe farm working practices
• Interpersonal Skills – Solid communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately and professionally.
• Teamwork – Team player with a positive attitude. Ability to facilitate teamwork among colleagues, as well as with the contracted labor force.
• Judgment – Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Ability to work in greenhouses, cages and outdoors, often in adverse weather conditions.
• Dependability – Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Must take responsibility for completing tasks in a timely manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position localization

Job location

America/Carribean, USA, California

Location

260 Cousteau Place, Davis, CA 95618, États-Unis

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Below High School Diploma

Minimum level of experience required

1 year