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KWS Group

Agricultural Operations Lead

KWS Group

. Support the OR and AZ steck nurseries .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeTangent • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agricultural practices, including seed integrity management, pest scouting, and field trial support. Proficient in operating agricultural equipment and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In AgricultureAgricultural Pesticide KnowledgeExperience Operating A Loaded TrailerPrivate Pesticide Applicator's LicenseCDL Certification

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Hard Skills
Seed PackagingPlanting OperationsIrrigation EvaluationDisease ScoutingWeed IdentificationForklift OperationData EntryAgronomic Activities SupportField Trial SupportEquipment Maintenance Coordination
Soft Skills
Work Direction CoordinationTeam CollaborationAttention To Detail
Tools & Technologies
SAPSPRITETruck And Trailer
Certifications & Qualifications
Private Pesticide Applicator's LicenseCDL Certification
Industry Keywords
AgricultureSeed IntegrityField ProductionAgronomic PracticesSafety Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the OR and AZ steck nurseries
  • Split and package seed ensuring seed integrity
  • Plant the steck nursery and operate the planter, confirming correct genetics and requested amounts
  • Support steck nursery maintenance, including irrigation evaluation, disease/pest scouting, planting counts/ratings, weed evaluation, and off-type identification
  • Support steck harvest activities, including digging and transportation support
  • Coordinate and provide work direction to temporary warehouse and/or field employees
  • Operate a truck and trailer to transport materials and equipment for agronomic activities
  • Assist with Pre-Commercial activities, including irrigation delivery and setup, tractor work, topping, rogueing, and other agronomic activities
  • Support warehouse activities, including equipment maintenance coordination, parts management, equipment rentals, chemical storage, organization, and cleanliness
  • Provide SAP and SPRITE training, reporting, data entry, and troubleshooting support to field staff
  • Support field trials to improve cultural field practices, plant health, and seed quality
  • Travel up to 6 weeks per year to locations outside Oregon to assist with field production activities
  • Ensure company handbook, RGPs, and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly
  • Drive and/or operate a forklift
  • Meet attendance requirements and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree in an Agriculture related field, or applicable experience
  • Basic knowledge of agricultural pesticides and weed identification
  • Demonstrated experience operating, loading and driving a loaded trailer
  • Experience in agriculture
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Able to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator’s License within 6 months of hire
  • Able to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Health, dental, vision benefits
  • Pension plan
  • 401k with match
  • Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
  • Professional training and development opportunities