Breeder Technician

Job Type

Full-time

To help color the world and bring excitement in the world of flowers and vegetable, this position supports Pan American breeding and research efforts to bring new flower and vegetable products to market.

• Proficient and accurate execution of breeding and research tasks, such as: sowing seed, transplanting, plant maintenance, pollinating, cross-pollinating, data collection, seed harvest, and seed cleaning. To ensure quality of breeding material and breeding timelines are being met.
• Communicate with breeders, grower staff, supervisors, and other technicians to ensure accurate execution of breeding related activities
• Proficient and accurate record flower and seed data entry
• Proficient and accurate label printing skills
• Assist in the maintenance of an organized seed inventory system
• Assist in ensuring organized movement of plant materials

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to work well independently and in groups.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Good vision and hand-eye coordination to see and manipulate small objects (flower parts and seed)
• Partners with others to get work done
• Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve
• Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities
• Pushes self and helps others achieve results
• Occasional travel between West Chicago, IL and Elburn, IL locations

Salary Range: $ 18-20/hour

• Ability to Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs 10% of the day
• Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs 25% of the day
• Ability to sit/stand 100% of the day
• Ability to kneel/bend 30% of the day
• Ability to reach 10% of the day
• Ability to use hands/fingers 100% of the day
• Ability to work in a normal agricultural/farm and greenhouse environmental conditions including noise, odors, and temperature conditions for 100% of the day.

Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world. Our vision is to color the world through our customers. We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important.

We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs