Corn Sorter – Temporary Harvest Position

Kelly; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Kelly is hiring a Corn Sorter — Temporary Harvest Position in Princeton, IL. You will sort corn on a moving conveyor, remove discard and damaged ears, and help ensure only high-quality seed moves forward in the drying process.

The role requires a flexible schedule and excellent attendance, the ability to sit or stand for long periods, and the stamina for a quick pace. Basic English is required, with Spanish or French speakers welcome if they can communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule and excellent attendance required.
• Able to sit/stand for long periods and work at a quick pace.
• Must follow safety policies and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Sort corn on a moving conveyor, removing discard and defective cobs
• Identify off-type, damaged, or moldy ears and remove contaminants
• Keep work area and break rooms clean
• Follow safety policies; wear provided PPE
• Report incidents, hazards, or concerns promptly

Skills

Basic English

Job description

Corn Sorter — Temporary Harvest Position

Pay: $16/hr (Returnees: $16.50/hr)

Incentives: $50 weekly attendance bonus (must work all scheduled days and full shifts)

Shift Info:

• Harvest starts August 24; training begins August 19 (3-day mandatory safety orientation)
• Early harvest: 6 am — 6 pm
• Peak harvest:
• 6 am — 1 pm (Mon-Sat)
• 1 pm — 8 pm (Mon-Fri & Sunday; second shift receives $0.75/hr shift differential)
• Must be flexible to work all shifts

Job Purpose:
As a Corn Sorter, you ensure only high-quality seed moves forward in the drying process by removing waste or damaged corn from the conveyor line.

Key Duties:

• Sort corn on a moving conveyor, removing discard and defective cobs
• Identify off-type, damaged, or moldy ears and remove contaminant material
• Keep work area and break rooms clean
• Follow all safety policies; wear provided PPE
• Report incidents, hazards, or concerns promptly

Work Environment:

• Climate controlled, loud (ear protection provided)
• Long periods of standing/sitting (stools provided)
• Exposure to corn dust/allergens

Requirements:

• Flexible schedule; excellent attendance required
• Able to sit/stand for long periods and work at a quick pace
• Transportation not provided; must abide by all site safety rules
• Basic English required; Spanish/French speakers welcome if able to communicate in English

Dress Code:

• Long pants, closed-toe/heel shoes (no steel toe required for sorters)
• Short-sleeve shirts OK; no loose clothing
• Safety eyewear & gloves provided

Other Notes:

• No food/drink or cell phones in work area
• Corteva is a smoke-free workplace

• medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability
• retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

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