Agriculture Packaging & Labeling Specialist

Buchheit Family of Companies; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchheit Family of Companies in Perryville, MO is seeking an Agriculture Small Packaging Associate to accurately weigh, package, label, and prepare small-quantity agricultural products for retail sale.

The role ensures compliance with company and regulatory standards, maintains a clean work area, and supports warehouse operations during peak periods, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a warehouse, production, packaging, or agricultural setting preferred but not required
• Basic math skills for measuring, weighing, and recording quantities accurately
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures
• Comfortable operating basic packaging or warehouse equipment (training provided)
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around accurate labeling and weights
• Reliable attendance and ability to work a consistent schedule, including seasonal peak periods

Responsibilities

• Measure, weigh, and package agricultural products (seed, feed, fertilizer, and similar goods) into small retail-ready quantities according to established procedures
• Accurately label packaged products with product name, weight, lot/batch number, and any required regulatory or safety information
• Operate packaging equipment such as scales, bag sealers, and labeling machines safely and correctly
• Inspect raw product for quality, contamination, or damage prior to packaging and report any issues to a supervisor
• Maintain accurate inventory counts of bulk and packaged product, including recording quantities packaged each shift
• Keep the packaging area clean, organized, and compliant with safety and sanitation standards
• Stack, palletize, and stage packaged product for transfer to the sales floor or warehouse storage
• Follow all safety procedures related to equipment operation, lifting, and handling of agricultural chemicals or treated seed, where applicable
• Assist with loading and unloading of bulk product deliveries as needed
• Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding low stock, equipment issues, or packaging material shortages
• Support other feedmill or seed house operations during slower packaging periods and other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Basic math skills

Ability to follow instructions

Seasonal schedule flexibility

Tools

Scales

Bag sealers

Labeling machines

Job description

Buchheit Family of Companies in Perryville, MO is seeking an Agriculture Small Packaging Associate to accurately weigh, package, label, and prepare small-quantity agricultural products for retail sale.

The role ensures compliance with company and regulatory standards, maintains a clean work area, and supports warehouse operations during peak periods, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.