What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundation Seed and Plant Technician position at Georgia Seed Development?
Foundation Seed and Plant Technician
Georgia Seed Development (GSD) is a statutory, non-profit public corporation that produces and conditions Foundation seed and turfgrass of new varieties. GSD is located at 2420 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30605.
Position Summary: Performs duties in all phases of Foundation production and conditioning, primarily turfgrasses, soybeans, and small grains, under the direction of the Foundation Seed Supervisor and specifically performs duties in seed and turfgrass harvesting, receiving, drying, storage, conditioning, treating, bagging, and shipping.
Duties:
-Performs Foundation seed and turfgrass production duties
-Performs duties to receive, dry, and store Foundation seed and turfgrasses
-Performs duties to condition Foundation seed
-Performs duties to treat Foundation seed and turfgrasses
-Performs duties to ship Foundation seed and turfgrasses
-Performs general duties to maintain GSD facilities
Job Requirements:
Education and/or Experience: Minimum of high school graduation. Experience with equipment operation (tractors, forklifts, skid steers, pickup trucks, and 2-ton trucks). An understanding of agricultural production practices is desirable.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
CDL (Class A) License preferred but not required. Pesticide applicators license or the ability to obtain an applicators license within 6 months of employment.
Other Qualifications: Knowledge of inventory software; spreadsheet software, and word processing software. Must be able to travel 15% of the time. Capable of lifting 55 lbs. and to moving up to 100 lbs.
Compensation/Benefits: Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn bonuses. Paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Company contribution toward health insurance and retirement.
Submit resume to: Mrs. Erin Montgomery, Georgia Seed Development Commission, 2420 Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30605, or email to employment@gsdc.com by April 3, 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000