Operations Associate - Shipping

Johnny's Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.

Johnny's is seeking a Full-Time Operations Associates I for our Day Shift. This position will primarily involve working in the Shipping department but will be required to cross-train and work in the Warehouse, Inventory and Seed Packing departments as needed. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and has excellent organizational skills.

Standard hours for Day Shift are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am
-3:00 pm. Overtime may be required depending on production needs. Starting pay for Day Shift is $17.51 per hour.

You will cross-train to perform a variety of Shipping, Warehouse, and Inventory functions. Responsibilities may include locating incoming materials in designated stockrooms; using inventory systems to find, move, and organize materials; and shrink-wrapping and labeling products. You may also assist with receiving activities, including sampling and labeling, and support cycle-counting activities by locating and weighing inventory. Additional duties include reporting problems or shortages to your supervisor or lead;

supporting daily order fulfillment by gathering, verifying, packing, shipping, and stocking materials; using handheld devices to accurately pick and track inventory; preparing inventory for shipment; and performing other duties as needed.

You will have the desire to maintain a balanced work area by working quickly and accurately while keeping the work environment clean and safe.

You will pack seed in commercial and consumer quantities using available manual and mechanical equipment. This role requires comfort working at a stationary workstation, performing repetitive tasks, and following established processes and detailed instructions. Basic computer skills and familiarity with converting ounces and pounds to grams are required. Additional responsibilities may include assembling kits and products and processing commercial bulk seed orders weighing 50–70 pounds.

• Punctuality and dependability are crucial for this role.
• The ability to perform simple mathematical functions is a key part of the production process.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical aspects of this role.
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as with a team.
• Working in a safe and effective manner is required.
• Able to maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a positive and professional manner with internal and external customers.
• Ability to comply with the company policies and procedures.
• Team focused and collaborative to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Ability to read, communicate, and work with numbers.
• Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to climb stationary ladders.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

• Health Insurance (PPO, HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Profit Sharing
• 401(k)
• Employee Discount
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption & Foster Care Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Float Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid…