What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse Worker position at Gravity Tech Inc?
- 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
