Agriculture Technician

Agricultural Technician

Kelly Outsourcing Consulting Group Kelly OCG, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking an Agricultural Technician for a long-term engagement at one of our premier agricultural science clients in Newark, DE.

We are seeking an Agriculture Technician with a background in Agriculture, Biology, or related field. The successful candidate will work in a production facility that implements work orders for assembly of various types of greenhouse pots containing soils and seeds. Delivery and set-up of test units in greenhouses is also required. Responsibilities include assembly line work, controlled environment work, and fork lift work.

All employees are required to adhere to specified safety policies and procedural controls. This position requires reliability, flexibility, commitment to detail, and ability to manage complex tasks.

• Prepare soils for use on assembly lines

• Assist in the assembly of test units for biological assay

• General maintenance of work area

• Delivery of assembled test units

• Perform research projects to improve processes and production

• Procedural compliance with SOPs

• Safety Compliance

• Experience in Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, or related field preferred

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor s degree preferred.

• Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, or related field preferred

• Experience working in manufacturing or production roles preferred

• Basic computer skills such as knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and operations

• Strong organizational skills with ability to keep track of the progress of multiple tasks and operations within the facility while simultaneously managing your own work

• Communication and team work skills

• Strong data management skills

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  () for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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