Crop Worker Tomato

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