Crop Worker
About this role
Reporting to
Team Lead R&D Operations/ Team Lead Seed Production/ Agronomist
Purpose
Ensure the effective routine care and treatment of crops, contributing to the success of plant breeding programs. Maintain a healthy, safe working environment while adhering to breeding protocols.
Geographical Scope
1 location
Operational Level
Operational
Key Accountabilities
1. Care and treatment of crops and trials.
2. Execution of emasculations and crossings according crossing scheme
3. Harvesting of crossings, seeds and fruits of the crops.
4. Participation in all crop care, seed extraction, cleaning and/or breeding support activities.
5. Daily functional guidance of seasonal workers.
6. Co-responsible for a healthy and safe working environment.
Main Contacts - Internal
N/a
Main Contacts - External
N/a
#Direct Reports
N/a
#Indirect Reports
N/a
Financial Responsibilities
Revenue: N/a
Budget: N/a
Minimum Working and Thinking Level
No education required
Minimum Years of Relevant Work Experience
No experience
Required Certifications, Knowledge and Skills
N/a
Working Conditions
* Working in conditioned climate/high temperatures
* Working outside in different weather conditions
* Weekend shifts
* Includes repetitive work
Level Distinctive Key Accountabilities
Level 1 / job level 2
* Works under direct supervision
* Assisting role
* No/little relevant working experience required
Level 2 / job level 3
* Generally works independently, with some degree of supervision
* Performs routine work
* Understands/executes crossing lists
* Typically requires minimum of 1 year relevant work experience
Level 3 / job level 4
* Works independently
* Thorough knowledge of processes in plant and greenhouse
* Work includes simple administrative tasks
* Responsible for own projects, overview en communication towards Breeders
* Planning and execution of own, more complex programmes
* Functional guidance of less experienced Crop Workers (level 1 and 2) and seasonal workers
* Direct point of contact for colleauges outside own department
* Typically requires a minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience