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:
• 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
What we expect of you
To be considered, you will need:
• 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
- Competitive salary
- This position’s range is $19.50 - $24
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.
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 frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 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.
The employee may be driving a pickup, 4-wheeler or other equipment. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work long days in outside environment. Conditions can include high heat, insects, cold, and various environmental issues. The employee will need to walk on uneven ground (production fields), work near equipment or machinery, and may be exposed to vibration or constant movement. The noise levels can be high during certain planting and harvest events.
Employee is required to wear working boots that will stand mud, water and dirt. Light weight, long sleeves, and pants are suggested for the high heat, as well as a hat. Required PPE will be provided by HM Clause.
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