Processing Plant Technician

This position reports to the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager for guidance on day‑to‑day activities of processing, treating, and packaging seed for Beck’s.

All full‑time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package, including:

• Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
• 401(k) plan match & company‑sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
• Paid time off, paid holidays, wellness programs, and corporate discounts
• Company Christmas Party, free lunch, $200 merchandise allowance, and many more

• Follow directives of the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager concerning processing products.
• Operate processing equipment in the plant.
• Operate the seed treater in the plant.
• Operate the bagging line.
• Communicate to the supervisor on any quality concerns with product.
• Report ongoing status of operations to the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager.
• Report to the supervisor on supply needs to continue operation of the plant.
• Aid in implementing and following quality control standards in the processing, treating and packaging of products in the corn plant.
• Assist in the husking, sorting, drying, discard and shelling operations.
• Assist with seed box washing activities.
• Record bagging information for the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager.
• Perform other related duties as may be required by the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Must be able to successfully complete Beck’s Fork Lift training.

• Commitment to the mission of Beck’s Hybrids, specifically, to provide our customers with the best seed quality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
• Has a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the attitudes and actions of Beck’s Hybrids:
  • Integrity
  • Innovation
  • Passion
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Commitment
• Ability to exercise judgment.

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to pass respiratory medical clearance evaluation may be required.

• None.
• In an effort to provide a safer, drug‑free workplace for employees, all full‑time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre‑employment screenings.