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 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides and weed identification 
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Agriculture related field

What we offer:

• Salary of $25.84/hr
• 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

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