Product Technician I - Flowers

Johnny's Selected Seeds•Albion, ME

14d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS was established in 1973 by Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% employee owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service. Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies, and information to direct market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally. If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with fellow co-owners who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny's may be the place for you! Product Technician I - Flowers Onsite, Albion ME Position Summary: The Product Technician I supports the evaluation of variety candidates for the Johnny's Selected Seeds assortment. Working closely with Product Managers, this role executes facility trials within established designs, maintains sample/inventory records, prepares basic reports and summaries, and serves as primary technical contact for assigned crops internally. This position focuses on the flower program. In the off season this position rotates to the Contact Center two days a week. Entry level starts at $20.60 /hour and varies with experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; BA/BS preferred, or 3+ years relevant experience.
1-2 years applied commercial growing experience preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, self-manage, and collaborate in a team environment.
Ability and willingness to present; public speaking
Punctuality and readiness to work; valid driver's license; ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Capable of physically working outdoors, often in less-than-ideal weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Receive trial goals from Product Managers
Assemble sample request list with direct oversight from
Maintain accurate records of samples requested vs. received; keep the seed sample inventory tidy per SOP.
Conduct annual product development variety performance trials at the JSS facility within established trial design, overseeing all aspects of crop care and maintenance (seeding, thinning, transplanting, harvesting).
Effectively communicate trial needs to the Farm team during planning and execution.
Record and maintain accurate trial data based on established evaluation criteria.
Prepare basic internal and external trial reports and basic trial summaries.
Support PMs during delivery of Field Forum and Sales Week presentations; attend Crop Walks as able.
Attend Breeding Team meetings to ensure advanced products are included in the trial efforts each year.
Visit production grow-outs as requested; support evaluation with PM/Breeding guidance.
Work with PMs to maintain alternate product reference.
Provide PMs with information necessary to complete NPIS entries; review catalog layouts as requested.
Maintain working knowledge of Johnny's assortment for assigned crops.
Support the sales and customer service departments by providing product training and technical support for customer inquiries.
Develop with a working knowledge of key suppliers; attend supplier visits as requested.
Maintain records to support reporting of departmental metrics.