General Operator Temporary

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The General Operator role has a seasonality effect. The type of work assigned will vary based on the current season. In spring and summer, you will be assigned to teams supporting a variety of responsibilities. You could spend time inspecting and maintaining our seed crops or you could support seed inventory management at the plant. Fall is a busy season with harvesting and seed packaging in full swing. In the winter, you’ll be cleaning & packaging seed, supporting maintenance work, warehousing and shipping seed to ensure our customers have the product they need for the coming planting season.

September-October

Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field for weighing and unloading.

Complete a wide range of harvest activities: ex.: husk and sort operations

Operate dryer to dry crop within the prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements

Shelling and storage of crop from bins in the dryer facility

Supply the Conditioning department with a constant supply of seed

Apply appropriate treatment to seed

November-March

Label, tag, bag and palletize seed

Enter inventory information into computer

Stage seed for shipment in warehouse

April -August

Retag in-house seed.

Re-bag backhaul (returned) seed

Inspect pro boxes to ensure they are free of debris and clean

Wash pro boxes as necessary

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations

Ability to safely perform duties in timely fashion while maintaining seed quality

Ability to work independently or with a team

Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate needs

Ability to make independent decisions

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

Pass a background check and other pre-employment screenings

Have reliable transportation to the site and be able to arrive at the work site as instructed

Maintain enthusiasm, good attitude, honesty and a willingness to treat all with respect

Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including over-time as needed;

Ability to communicate verbally and written

Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, walk on uneven surfaces

Monitors and operates equipment and facilities, including field equipment, insuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. Maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary. Rotates through various roles within the area, including, in some cases, a control room rotation.

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