Plant, Field & Shipping Assistant

The PRIDE Seeds Plant, Field & Shipping Assistant

Conditions seed according to government regulations, minimizes clean-out of products by adhering to company and government quality standards, assists with warehouse, seed corn inspections, and harvest activities related to seed corn and seed soybean production. Reports to Operations Supervisor and Manager, Field Production.

• Bag / package seed as per corporate protocol and internal bagging contracts. Use correct schematic screens for cleaning/sizing equipment per the processing contract. Ensure all bagging paperwork is processed in detail and matches the actual product, forwarding all paperwork to Inventory Quality Controller.
• Perform scale verifications to verify the functionality of processing equipment.
• Randomly sample seed at various levels of the conditioning process (receiving pit, cleaning, sizing, final clean, treating, etc.) to ensure government quality standards and purity levels are adhered to.
• Thoroughly clean all processing equipment, elevation legs, pits, floors, bins, etc. between processing of various commodities and varieties to ensure purity.
• Adhere to company safety, quality & dust mitigation standards as outlined in the provided orientation/QA manual.
• Document all pertinent information on purity and quality documents. Immediately inform Conditioning Supervisor or Inventory Quality Controller of non‑compliance of product quality.
• Advise Conditioning Supervisor if machinery or equipment requires maintenance.

• Assist with seed corn inspections, including documentation and entry of data into pertinent software.
• Assist with seed corn harvest activities such as receiving, drying, shelling and bulk storage following all company procedures as outlined in the QA Manual.
• Record all necessary data pertaining to the job.
• Work closely with all staff to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Collaborate with other staff members to complete tasks.

• Project a positive image of AgReliant Genetics and act as a role model for Company Core Values.
• Other duties as needed.
• Responsibilities may be amended by the Company as reasonably required.

• High School Diploma or current student.
• Experience in compliance with CSGA, CFIA and AWSA preferred.

• Valid Driver’s Licence and clean driving record.
• Forklift Licence required or ability to achieve.

• Ability to work required hours, including overtime and shifts.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labour.
• Ability to work in varying climates and conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, and dust.
• Ability to handle pesticides.