Entry Level Seed Technician

JOB-10044708

Anticipated Start Date

September 2,2025

Location

Carman, MB

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.

Job Summary

If you're interested in an Entry Level Seed Technician job, then this is the best role for you! Supporting the Agronomic Research Specialists, the Seed Technicians will be responsible for sorting, cleaning and shipping of canola harvest samples. Additionally, they will be involved in hand-harvesting canola and soybean plots for purposes of testing and seed purification which includes cleaning, sorting, treating and packaging of harvested seed.

Job Description

• Perform molecular testing
• Sorting incoming canola seed sample shipments
• Cleaning canola samples to prepare them for lab testing
• Packaging and shipping canola samples
• Hand-harvesting of canola and soybean plots
• Operate small stationary threshing equipment
• Cleaning, sorting, treating and packaging of harvested seed
• Preparing shipments of packaged seed
• Assist in end of season cleanup and inventory

Outdoor field activities including hand-harvesting of soybean plots and operation of small stationary threshing equipment

Skills Required

• Ability to sort and handle seed samples accurately
• Proficiency in cleaning and packaging seed samples
• Ability to operate small stationary threshing equipment
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks such as treating and packaging seed
• Ability to assist with manual tasks like hand-harvesting and inventory
• Attention to detail in preparing shipments and cleaning up end-of-season materials

Additional Requirements

• Shift: 08:00 AM to 04:30 AM
• Ability to work outdoors for an extended period of time is required.

Pay Rate/Salary

• Estimated Salary: $19.00 to $27.90 per hour based on qualifications.

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