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.
Tagged as: Operator
