Agricultural Operations Lead
KWS Seeds
Tangent, OR · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
KWS Seeds LLC is looking for a permanent full-time Agricultural Operations Lead in Tangent, OR!
The focus of this role is to support the steck nursery activities as well as provide in-season support to the Commercial and Pre-Commercial field production.
Essential Job Functions:
Support the OR and AZ steck nurseries.
Split and package seed ensuring seed integrity
Plant the steck nursery- operate the planter confirming you plant the correct genetics at the requested amount
Support steck nursery maintenance- includes but not limited to irrigation evaluation, disease/pest scouting, planting counts/ratings, weed evaluation, off-type identification
Support steck harvest activities- digging and transportation support ensuring genetic integrity and steck health
Coordinate and provide work direction to temporary employees doing warehouse and/or field work.
Operate a truck & trailer to transport materials and equipment for agronomic activities as requested.
Assist with Pre-Commercial activities when needed, help deliver and set up irrigation, tractor work, topping, rogueing, and other agronomic activities.
Support warehouse activities including but not limited to coordinating equipment maintenance, parts managements, equipment rentals, chemical storage, and general organization and cleanliness of the warehouse.
Provide system support to all field staff. This includes SAP and SPRITE training, reporting, data entry and troubleshooting.
Support field trials to improve cultural field practices including but not limited to field preparation/maintenance to improve plant health and seed quality.
Travel up to 6 weeks per year to various locations outside of 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 on behalf of the business.
Meet attendance requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
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)
Our Offer:
A salary between $60,000 to $65,000. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made
Health, dental, vision benefits
Pension plan
401k with match
Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
Professional training and development opportunities
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