Kemin Industries · 22 hours ago
Summer Field Crew
Kelley, IA
Part-time
Onsite
New GradKemin Industries is a privately held, family-owned global biotechnology company committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. The Summer Field Crew will support daily field and greenhouse operations within the Research Agronomy Team, performing various manual labor tasks to establish and maintain plants.
BiotechnologyFood and BeverageSustainability
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
This position requires physical exertion
Preferred
Experience with farming, landscaping, or outside manual labor is desired; but not essential
A passion for plants and working in a field/greenhouse environment
Benefits
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
Company
Kemin Industries
Kemin Industries provides health-related products to improve the quality, safety, and efficacy of food.
Founded in 1961
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260M2025-12-01Debt Financing· $50M
2025-02-12Debt Financing· $20M
2023-04-25Debt Financing· $65M
Leadership Team
Jason Shelton
Vice President Research And Development
Adriano Di Toppa
Enterprise Data Manager
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