Seasonal R&D Seed Technician 1
About The Position
Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements. 2026 Seasonal Agricultural Employment Seneca Foods Corporation in Dayton, WA is currently seeking seasonal agricultural workers for its 2026 production season: • Pea/Bean Breeding Program – April through December This timeframe is tentative and can be affected by the weather and crop availability. Seneca provides safe working conditions, paid overtime over 40 hours per week and on-the-job training. The expected compensation range for this position is $17.50 - $20.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience. Seasonal Seed Research & Development Technician: Grow and care for plants in the field Assist with Irrigation throughout the growing season Weeding as needed within the trial plots and research property Assist with field trial maintenance and harvest Data collection, data entry, and data evaluation Quality control Seed Cleaning/Packaging Seed inventory management Other duties as assigned All positions must: Work in a safe and responsible manner Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and safety policies/procedures. Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Regular Attendance
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Valid driver’s license for any position involving the use/operation of company equipment
Nice To Haves
- Farm equipment operation experience is preferred but not required
- Ability to work 12+ hour shifts. Shifts can be affected by the weather and crop availability
Responsibilities
- Grow and care for plants in the field
- Assist with Irrigation throughout the growing season
- Weeding as needed within the trial plots and research property
- Assist with field trial maintenance and harvest
- Data collection, data entry, and data evaluation
- Quality control
- Seed Cleaning/Packaging
- Seed inventory management
- Other duties as assigned
- Work in a safe and responsible manner
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and safety policies/procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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