Company Introduction

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

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.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. 

Job description

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to: 

Greenhouse and Facility Management
•    Hand watering of transplants and management of irrigation systems
•    Greenhouse cycle preparation, including filling pots and/or flats and organizing as needed.
•    Cleanup and disposal of plants, containers, media, etc. after cycle completion
•    Apply routine pesticides and fertilizers.
•    Conduct routine maintenance of greenhouses and associated facilities/equipment.
•    Actively support the station’s sanitation programs, including disinfection of greenhouses
Breeding and Research Support
•    Scouting for pests and diseases across various crops in the greenhouse
•    Maintain ideal environments for plant growth in collaboration with Breeding and Research teams.
Station Operations
•    Help set up equipment and tools associated with key station activities
•    Work alongside contract laborers conducting routine operational and breeding activities
•    Overseeing and training other workers involved in greenhouse activities
•    Assist in enforcement of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in greenhouses
•    Actively support the station’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan
•    Attend periodic safety trainings and staff meetings
•    Support general site, lab, office, or greenhouse activities as needed
Note: This position requires work on weekends and holidays.

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need: 

•    Knowledge of routine greenhouse growing practices and requirements
•    Must be able to perform job responsibilities and testing activities accurately and efficiently
•    Excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritize own work and work of others on the team
•    Must be able to work as a team member as well as independently
•    Commitment to safety and adherence to safety policies at all times
•    Ability to train, motivate, and supervise others
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Adaptability: Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
•    Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
•    Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions in greenhouses and outdoors
•    Attendance/Punctuality: Ensures work responsibilities are covered and regularly plans in advance
•    Dependability: Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner
•    Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are a plus
•    Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
•    Driver’s license required. Forklift experience is a plus
•    Pesticide Applicator Certification is a plus. Initial training and/or re-certification is provided.

Your benefits

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.  

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary
• This position’s range is $20 - $24/hr

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures.  As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• +1 Floating Holiday per year
• Paid shutdown holidays
•  Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
• Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
• Learning Environment
• Promotions from within
• Paid Annual Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
• Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
• Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck
• Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
• Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity paid time off
• Fertility and Infertility benefits
• Low family medical deductibles

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership.  We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

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Work Environment

Physical Demands   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in a greenhouse and open field environment where summer temperatures can exceed 105°F.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground and work near equipment or machinery. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is moderate.