Laboratory TechnicianBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Greenhouse/Sanitation Technician" Job for an opportunity in Johnston, IA 50131!
Position Title: Greenhouse/Sanitation Technician
Location: Johnston, IA 50131
Anticipated Start Date: 11/13/2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Job Type: [CONTRACT =40 HOURS WEEKLY], [ONSITE]
Work Authorization: Must be able to work in USA without sponsorship
Pay Range: [$22/hr]
Job Title: Greenhouse Technician
Description:
We are looking for a responsible and highly motivated Greenhouse Technician to join the Controlled Environments Team. Here, you will help us grow whats next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the worlds food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity to join our company at our Johnston, Iowa research facility.
We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history.
Key Responsibilities:
* Diligently tassel bag and shoot bag in corn pollination rooms
* Transfer plants on carts to correct room locations
* Execute on plant care tasks for various crops according to a defined schedule
* Perform routine greenhouse sanitation tasks like discarding regulated material
* Work one weekend every three months, with comp days
Qualifications:
* High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant physiology, molecular biology, entomology, plant pathology is preferred, or two or more years of relevant experience
* Good communication skills, a high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, close attention to detail
* Works well independently and with minimal supervision
* The ability to drive company vehicles, such as a tug
* Good basic computer skills, including experience with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), and willingness to gain competency with internally developed research software
* Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 30 pounds and perform repetitive work in a warm, humid greenhouse with pollen present year-round
* At Corteva, we have a very strong safety culture and implement safety in everything that we do. You must follow all safety protocols and monitor ergonomics
Hours:
Work shift 7:30AM - 4:00PM, M-F with rotational weekend work (approximately every three months, 7:30AM - 4:00PM) and rotational holidays required.
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230723 when responding to this ad.
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Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Contractor
Location
Johnston, IA (Onsite)
Job Type
Biotech
Experience
Not Specified
Date Posted
10/28/2024
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