Enza Zaden

CROP WORKER

Location: San Juan Bautista, California

Employment Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilities

As a Crop Worker, you will play a vital role and your mail duties will include:

• Care and treatment of crops and trials.
• Execution of emasculations and crossings according to a crossing scheme.
• Harvesting of crossings, seeds and fruits of the crops.
• Participation in all crop care, seed extraction, cleaning and/or breeding support activities.
• Daily functional guidance of seasonal workers.
• Co-responsible for a healthy and safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• We are looking for someone who is proactive, safety-conscious, and organized. You should be able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate will have:
• Related experience a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel a plus.
• Work on weekends and holidays, as necessary.
• Work outside in different weather conditions.
• Strong planning, execution of own, more complex programs and organizational skills.
• A thorough understanding of English, both verbal and written is required.
• The ability to speak and understand some Spanish is highly desired.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to guide less experienced Crop Workers, seasonal workers and be the direct point of contact for colleagues outside own department.
• Be responsible for own projects, overview the communication towards Breeders.
• Work includes simple administrative tasks.
• Must be an eligible driver under our insurance policy.

Compensation & Benefits

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the pay range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, and other objective job-related factors.

Estimated starting hourly pay is $22 - $24. The starting hourly pay is offered in goodfaith, based on role level, skill, qualifications and local market data.

Enza Zaden offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life & disability insurance
• 401k Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid personal and volunteer time off
• Monthly fitness reimbursement
• Eligible for discretionary bonus plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

More details about benefits will be provided during the application process.

Enza Zaden as your employer

With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone's contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.

What can you expect from us

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work.

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden.

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth).
• Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform.

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Enza Zaden is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please let us know.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.