R&D operations

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state‑of‑the‑art research facilities enable us to work side‑by‑side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

• Construct/dismantle cages accordingly using the mapping system.
• Understand the importance of growing vegetables in a cage setting.
• Daily scouting making sure cages are completely sealed to prevent cross contamination between other crops.
• Responsible for all weeding and rouging all cages to insure maximum purity and production.
• Ability to work closely with Farm Manager on developing farm plan and executing daily activities.
• Use farm equipment in daily activities including tractors, forklifts, backhoe and other farm machinery while respecting safe operation procedures.
• Apply agrochemicals and fertilizers used in the routine production of vegetable crops.
• Assist Farm Manager in scouting for diseases, pests and weeds. Responsible for weekly and monthly tracking reports on field irrigations and Ag. Pumps.
• Coordinate and oversee field contract and seasonal labor activities to ensure efficient field operations.
• Monitor and maintain the drip irrigation systems in the cage areas.
• Oversee, manage and maintain the fruit processing waste water system.
• Responsible for periodic organizing and maintenance of station grounds (Including but not limited to spraying weeds, landscape maintenance, painting buildings and general cleanup).
• Execute any other operational support activities as required.
• Always follow all Safety Procedures and wear PPE where required.
• Attend all Safety Meetings and strive to have zero accidents.

• Responsible for the routine maintenance and repair of the cage frames and cage screens.
• Responsible for the repair of other station equipment and any infrastructural needs as requested or required.

To be considered, you will need:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 5 years general farming experience.
• 1 to 5 years’ experience with crew supervision.
• 1 to 5 years’ field operations experience in Research or Production setting.
• Pesticide applicators license or ability to obtain highly desired.
• Possess a valid and clean California Drivers’ license.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a must.

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive.

We promote an environment of wellness and well‑being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.

• This position’s range is $23 - $29/hr

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures. As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.

• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• +1 Floating Holiday per year
• Paid shutdown holidays
• Pro…