Greenhouse Worker

• Title:- Field Research Assistant (Agriculture Worker)
• Location:- North Platte NE 69101
• Duration:- Contract 7 Months
• Pay Rate:- $21/hr to $22/hr on W2
• Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Any specific skills, requirements or experience you want in a candidate: Reliable transportation, Able to stand for long periods, Farming experience, could potentially be operating equipment such as Combines and/or tractors; NE Pesticide Applicator License preferred;

Travel: April/May/June and again in October - 2-3 nights per week (NW Kansas, NE Colorado, West Nebraska) - Corteva will pay and book all locations.

Will they be driving? Yes; Must be over 18 - Pickups, Tractors, Combines, Moving Vans

Job Description:

• Ag Experience required (2-3 years preferred)
• Detail Oriented and understands safety risks of operating Farm Equipment
• During the season, will be placed on a planting crew operating the heavy equipment. Additional tasks include Harvesting, plot maintenance (hoeing, backpack spraying)
• Could be asked to go to a field site sole and collect data with an ipad
• Driving a pickup daily and farming equipment about 25% of the time.

Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

• Assist in data collection for phenotypical testing programs ensuring high-quality data is collected.
• Monitor trial locations to assess and communicate appropriate management practices when

needed.

• Lead in site safety culture and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Maintain or improve efficient daily and seasonal workplace operations.

Job Qualification - What Skills You Need:

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED.
• Knowledge of agronomy, crop production, plant development, and experimental field plot design is a plus.
• Ability to operate agricultural equipment while observing all safety requirements.
• Must be capable of working in varying ergonomic and environmental conditions for extended periods of time.
• Flexibility to work extended days at critical times of the season. Some overnight stays during planting and harvesting are required.
• A valid driver’s license is required, and a CMV license is preferred for trailer towing

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Agriculture: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CMV License (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22