Shadehouse Technician - DH Seedlings

Corteva Agriscience has an opportunity to join our Population Development team in Kekaha, Hawaii, as a Shadehouse Technician. The Shadehouse Technician performs day-to-day tasks in our shadehouse operation to meet the quality, quantity, and timeline targets for maize seed delivery. Candidates must be comfortable using computers and mobile devices as well as working both indoors and outdoors. Most importantly, they need a collaborative attitude, good communication and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. This role may supervise contingent workers and lead activities.

What You'll Do

Perform all tasks associated with the year-round production of high-quality seed in sufficient quantities, including:

• Plant, transplant, irrigate, scout for insects and diseases, make complex pollinations, harvest and sort ears
• Observe condition of plants, interpreting and reporting any abnormalities
• Take notes, collect and organize data
• Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with experiment instructions, research protocols, company policies, and regulations.
• Help produce and use maps, labels, envelopes, and tags.
• Communicate regularly and openly with the team and supervisors.
• Complete routine and moderately complex duties without instruction in a timely manner and apply judgment
• Participate in protocol development and process improvement programs (safety, efficiency, effectiveness)
• Support all Center-wide goals and initiatives. Interact and assist other projects at the location as needed
• Supervise contingent workers and serve as a crew lead for full-time staff
• Promote positive work attitudes and harmonious relations
• Willing and able to work at various locations on the westside of Kaua’i, on weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed
  
  

What Skills You Need

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Ability to do work independently and problem solve
• Willing and able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 lbs of weight
• Willing and able to complete repetitive motions with wrists, hands and arms; stand and walk for prolonged periods; stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Willing and able to work in warm and cold conditions and in variable environments.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read and communicate in English and work in a team of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.
• Basic mathematics.
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Agricultural or horticultural experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to operate forklift
  
  

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This positions is required to work onsite 5 days a week.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
  
  

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

The salary range for this position is $50,169.00 to $59,321.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.