Plant Operator

The Plant Operator will support warehouse operations, maintain product quality, and ensure safe and efficient processes.

• Assist in keeping the warehouse clean and safe.
• Operate equipment and follow processes to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in the general warehouse annual inventory.
• Adhere to all established plant procedures (Safety, Quality, HR, etc.).
• Responsible for product quality assessments and adherence to product specifications.
• All seed picked and transported to specified area is identified accurately and checked against production order. Fill all orders per production order instructions.
• Ensure all clean‑downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture.
• Manage and use chemicals and hazardous materials responsibly for seed treatment, following all safety guidelines.
• Work on various equipment for seed cleaning, sizing, treating and packaging.
• Manage and maintain machine and chemical log books for the complete traceability of the product.
• Execute sampling procedures per established requirements to maintain company quality standards.
• Ensure product identification throughout the process with double checks (two sets of initials).
• Print and accurately complete all necessary information to fulfill work orders.
• Prepare seed for shipping and receiving.
• Implement preventive maintenance for plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy in data entry and JDE or STARLIMS transactions.

To be considered, you will need:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing and/or agricultural operations.
• Multi‑skill – Demonstrate knowledge of process and equipment in one or more departments, along with standard operating procedures and certifications (QAC, and others as needed/required by department).
• Must be able to drive a forklift and be forklift certified.

• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • +1 Floating Holiday per year
  • Paid shutdown holidays
  • Progressive time off starting at 80‑vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
  • Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Long and Short‑Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
  • Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
  • Learning Environment
  • Promotions from within
  • Paid Annual Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
  • Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
  • 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
  • Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck
  • Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
  • Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity paid time off
  • Fertility and Infertility benefits
  • Low family medical deductibles

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Plant Operator role requires regular use of hands and fingers for handling equipment and performing tasks, as well as effective communication through talking and hearing. The position involves frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms, with occasional needs to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The role requires frequent lifting and/or moving of items up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision capabilities needed include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to ensure accuracy and safety.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to warehouse and outdoor weather conditions. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery, work in a dusty environment, and may be exposed to vibration or constant movement. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is loud.