Posted 2 hours ago
Seed Technician
@ Kelly Services
Lethbridge, Alberta
Overview
Kelly Services is hiring a full-time seasonal seed technician in Lethbridge, Alberta, for BASF Seeds Canada, lasting 7 to 8 months in the 2024-2025 season. The role runs cleaning, treating, packaging and shipping of canola seed, with shift rotations and overtime in peak periods. Pay is $23 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, and own transportation is required.
Pay:
$23 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment for cleaning, treating, packaging and shipping canola seed
- Work within a team to keep operations efficient and safe
- Apply mechanical aptitude to daily tasks
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma required
- Prior production environment experience is an asset
- Forklift and SAP experience beneficial
- Mechanically inclined
- Ability to handle loads up to 30kg
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime, overnight |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 66 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, references |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Paid training |
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Kelly Services
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Job description:
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
Duration: 7 – 8 months (2024-2025 season)
Pay Rate: $23/hr+4% vacation pay
Company Overview:
Join the world leader in innovative agricultural solutions, BASF Seeds Canada. We provide growers with a comprehensive selection of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and seed systems, and are committed to supporting Canadian agriculture with unparalleled dedication. At BASF Seeds Canada, we offer a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with the best in the industry. Our goal is to provide engaging and challenging work while celebrating our successes together. We are currently hiring for full-time seasonal positions:
Seed Processing Operators Position Areas:
- Seed Cleaning
- Seed Treating & Packaging
- Warehouse Operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Work within a team to ensure efficient, effective, and safe operation of equipment for cleaning, treating, packaging, and shipping canola seed.
- Report to the Department Supervisor and maintain a collaborative team environment.
- Apply mechanical aptitude and experience from processing or manufacturing facilities to your daily tasks.
Qualifications:
- Education: Grade 12 Diploma is required.
- Experience: Prior experience in a production environment is an asset; fork lift and SAP software experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Skills: Mechanically inclined. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Reliable, and punctual.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to handle loads up to 30kg. Comfortable working at heights and in ambient temperature environments. Willingness to wear a dust mask as needed.
Additional Information:
- Shift Work: This position might require participation in a shift rotation and availability to work various shift schedules (24-hour operations) and overtime during peak periods.
- Transportation: Own meaning of transportation is required as the site is not accessible by Lethbridge Transit.
- Background Check: Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal background check and provide work references.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative team environment that celebrates success.
- Competitive compensation.
- On-the-job training.
- An award-winning work environment.
If you are a motivated individual looking for a seasonal role with BASF Seeds Canada, we’d love to hear from you!
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