Seasonal Driver & Field Assistant

“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:

• Assist with greenhouse sowing, field planting, cage construction, and plant trellising.
• Operate farm machinery to include: transplanter, cultivator, sprayer, and harvester equipment.
• Assist with plant counts and field rouging.
• Assist with cage repairs, irrigation maintenance, and filling/transporting ball tanks.
• Transportation of seed from our Woodland production will be delivered daily to our processing facility in Modesto, during harvest period.
• Will need to obtain load sheets from parent seed representative at our production site, certify that all documentation is correct, and make sure each wet seed container has corresponding bin tags.
• Assist with loading bins, buckets, etc. into transportation vehicle, ensuring the load is properly secured.
• Coordinate and assist with cage deconstruction, including transportation of all field materials/equipment at the time of field exit.
• Follow all in-field sanitation procedures that are outlined by HM Clause protocols.

To be considered, you will need:

• Below high school diploma with relevant experience; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1 year related experience
• Possess a valid California Drivers' license.
• Ability to drive a full-size pickup truck
• English and Bilingual in Spanish preferred

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.

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary
• This position’s range is $16/hr - $17.50/hr
• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Welcoming Environment
• Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
• Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck
• Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and Work Environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Frequent work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee will be driving cars, trucks, tractors, forklifts, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery, and may be exposed to vibration or constant movement. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is loud.