SEP Technician- Ornamentals

Sakata Seed America•Salinas, CA

About The Position

Responsible for production of assigned crops, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner, and monitoring product quality. The role involves greenhouse production work, including filling pots with soil, propagating cuttings, sowing seeds, and cleaning containers. The technician monitors and reports insects or diseases, follows production-area entry procedures and pesticide safety regulations, and reports all accidents. The position requires basic greenhouse and plant-propagation knowledge, the ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods, and the ability to work under strict time constraints and variable workloads. The work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, dampness, rain, dust, sun, chemicals, and other irritating substances. High school or GED completion is highly preferred; at least one year of greenhouse production or related experience is preferred.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of greenhouse operations.
Knowledge of safety procedures in the work area.
Understanding of basic plant-propagation procedures.
Ability to perform repetitive functions for long periods.
Understanding of the basic technical and safety requirements for fertilization, pest control, irrigation, and disease control.
Ability to handle stress, including necessary projects, deadlines, and high workloads.
Ability to work under strict time constraints and requirements.
Ability to work in conditions including temperature extremes, dampness, rain, dust, and sun exposure.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to work long and irregular hours when needed.
Ability to wear personal protective gear when required.
Ability to work with chemicals and other irritating substances.
High school or GED diploma is highly preferred.
A minimum of one year of greenhouse production or related experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school or GED diploma.
A minimum of one year of greenhouse production or related experience.

Responsibilities

Report to work on time.
Monitor the quality of products produced.
Monitor and report observed insects or diseases.
Follow procedures for entry into all production areas.
Observe pesticide safety regulations.
Report all accidents, no matter how small.
Fill pots with soil, propagate cuttings, sow seeds, clean containers, and perform other related work.
Complete assigned crop-production tasks in a timely manner.