Seed Field Associate (Seasonal) Job at Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc.
Seed Field Associate (Seasonal)
Twin Gardens a division of Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI) is an independent company delivering the leading research, product development, licensing, and production for the seed industry’s sweet corn and field crops.
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. is seeking highly motivated seasonal workers at our Twin Gardens Harvard, IL facility. This position will assist with seed production, harvesting and packaging efforts. The position lasts through fall. Hours 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (subject to change due to weather and crop conditions)
Responsibilities:
- Workers will prepare fields/beds for planting by hand
- Plant seed by hand
- Weed by hand and with a hoe
- Irrigate, tractor operation, motor vehicle transportation (if properly licensed),
- Harvest seed by hand
- Machine operated shelling, hand and machine sort shelled seed
- Participate in end of the day clean up around farm
Qualifications / Knowledge Needed
- Ability to begin work at assigned time shortly after daylight
- Ability to work during light rain and in high humidity and temperatures ranging from 110 degrees to below 20 degrees F.
- Ability stand for extended periods of time.
- Perform some activities in stooped or crouched position for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs on a regular basis.
- 3 months previous experience with hand harvesting produce/References required
Leadership Capabilities Desired
- Team oriented, innovative, trusted, results oriented
- Flexibility to adapt to a fast paced work environment
- Possess work ethic that strives for excellence in productivity, accuracy and timeliness
IFSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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