KWS Seeds LLC is looking for a permanent full-time Pre-Commercial Agricultural Supervisor based in Roseburg, OR who will be responsible for securing and managing fields for pre-commercial agricultural activities.\r\n\r\n\r\nEssential Job Functions:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tLocate and secure field isolations for planting and transplanting.\r\n\tManage pre-commercial steck nursery planting and isolation transplanting.\r\n\tManage steck and seed harvest.\r\n\tExecute cultural field practices in a timely manner- bed preparation, chemical/fertilizer application, field maintenance, and irrigation management.\r\n\tOperate and maintain heavy equipment such as tractor (w/implements), sprayer, combine, planter.\r\n\tMeet and/or exceed quality and yield standards.\r\n\tDocument control through seed production life-cycle.\r\n\tManage labor crews and other field employees as needed, and conduct Employee Supervisor Dialogue annually.\r\n\tMaintain a positive relationship with growers, seed associations, and general public.\r\n\tEnsure Company handbook, Rules, Guidelines and Procedures and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.\r\n\tWork non-standard hours, including weekends as needed.\r\n\tTravel and/or drive on behalf of the business.\r\n\tMeet attendance requirements.\r\n\tOther duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRequired Qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBachelor’s Degree with concentration in Agriculture, Crop Science or related field.\r\n\t3+ years of experience in agriculture.\r\n\tCrop management experience.\r\n\tDemonstrated experience operating, loading and driving a loaded trailer.\r\n\tHold, or be able to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator’s License.\r\n\tValid driver’s license.\r\n\tAble to travel out of state and drive approximately 30,000 miles on an annual basis.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tProficient in MS Excel and familiar with Windows based applications.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOur Offer:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tA base salary of $75,000-82,000. This role is also eligible for a annual bonus. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.\r\n\tHealth, dental, vision benefits.\r\n\tPension plan and 401(k) with employer match.\r\n\tFlexible paid-time-off (PTO).\r\n\tProfessional training and development opportunities.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWorking Environment:\r\n\r\nTravel could exceed 30,000 miles per year and most of this will be in a vehicle. Must be able to work in varied environmental conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc.). Out of state travel required. Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as needed.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPhysical demands:\r\n\r\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis employer participates in E-Verify and after acceptance of a job offer, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.\r\n
