Summer Field Crew

The Summer Field Crew will play an important role in supporting daily field and greenhouse operations as part of the Research Agronomy Team within Kemin Industries’ Specialty Crop Improvement (SCI) Unit. The Summer Field Crew will report to the Research Agronomy Manager and/or Research Farm Manager as part of the Research Agronomy Team at Kemin’s Research Agronomy Center in Kelley, Iowa; but may work at other field research stations as well as Kemin’s main campus in Des Moines, IA.

This position will work 40 hours/week over the summer months only (May-Aug). 

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. 

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for volunteering in your community

• Conduct work in an outdoor environment between May to September annually.
• Work primarily in Story County Iowa at the Kemin Research Agronomy Center farming operations (A New Employee Orientation session is required and is held in Des Moines, Iowa, at the Kemin Industries Headquarters).
• Perform manual labor duties as required in establishing and maintaining plants in fields, research plots, and greenhouses.
• Transplant nursery and breeding material using a mechanical transplanter.
• Hand cultivate and weed fields and experimental plots.
• Use mowers and trimmers to maintain grounds.
• Provide manual labor as needed for harvesting and sampling operations.
• Assist in routine cleaning and maintenance of farm equipment and vehicles.
• Participate in customer tours of the Kemin Research Agronomy Center farming operations.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have valid driving license and own transportation to Kelley Research Agronomy Center (approximately 8 miles south of Ames, IA).
• Must adhere to best practices and safety training to maintain a safe working environment.
• Must be able to work in a team and independently as needed.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to learn quickly and demonstrate strong work ethic.
• Flexibility in hours worked and availability for some weekends.
• Experience with farming, landscaping, or outside manual labor is desired; but not essential.
• A passion for plants and working in a field/greenhouse environment.
• This position requires physical exertion.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision‑making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email TalentAcquisition.US@Kemin.com.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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