Full-Time Operations Associate I - Shipping

S-Hand Group; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Profit

401(k)

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Johnny's Selected Seeds is seeking an Operations Associate I for the Day Shift. The role focuses on Shipping with cross-training in Warehouse, Inventory, and Seed Packing to support efficient operations.

Starting pay is $17.51 per hour. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–3:00 pm, with overtime as needed. The company emphasizes safety, accuracy, and positive customer interaction across a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Punctuality and dependability are crucial for this role.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions is important for production processes.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team.
• Commitment to working safely and in a clean, organized environment.
• Positive communication with internal and external customers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train across Shipping, Warehouse, and Inventory functions including receiving, picking, packing, and labeling.
• Support cycle-counting and inventory accuracy, weigh materials, and prepare items for shipment.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe work area and report shortages or issues.
• Contribute to timely order fulfillment and accurate stock management.

Skills

Punctuality

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication with customers

Job description

Operations Associate I – Day Shift

Johnny's Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.

Position Summary

Johnny's is seeking a Full-Time Operations Associates I for our Day Shift. This position will primarily involve working in the Shipping department but will be required to cross-train and work in the Warehouse, Inventory and Seed Packing departments as needed. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and has excellent organizational skills.

Standard hours for Day Shift are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am -3:00 pm. Overtime may be required depending on production needs. Starting pay for Day Shift is $17.51 per hour.

Position Responsibilities

Shipping, Warehouse and Inventory functions may include:

You will cross-train to perform a variety of Shipping, Warehouse, and Inventory functions. Responsibilities may include locating incoming materials in designated stockrooms; using inventory systems to find, move, and organize materials; and shrink-wrapping and labeling products. You may also assist with receiving activities, including sampling and labeling, and support cycle-counting activities by locating and weighing inventory. Additional duties include reporting problems or shortages to your supervisor or lead; supporting daily order fulfillment by gathering, verifying, packing, shipping, and stocking materials; using handheld devices to accurately pick and track inventory; preparing inventory for shipment; and performing other duties as needed.

You will have the desire to maintain a balanced work area by working quickly and accurately while keeping the work environment clean and safe.

Seed Packing functions may include:

You will pack seed in commercial and consumer quantities using available manual and mechanical equipment. This role requires comfort working at a stationary workstation, performing repetitive tasks, and following established processes and detailed instructions. Basic computer skills and familiarity with converting ounces and pounds to grams are required. Additional responsibilities may include assembling kits and products and processing commercial bulk seed orders weighing 50–70 pounds.

Qualifications & Skills

• Punctuality and dependability are crucial for this role.
• The ability to perform simple mathematical functions is a key part of the production process.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical aspects of this role.
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as with a team.
• Working in a safe and effective manner is required.
• Able to maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a positive and professional manner with internal and external customers.
• Ability to comply with the company policies and procedures.
• Team focused and collaborative to achieve departmental and company goals.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, communicate, and work with numbers.
• Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to climb stationary ladders.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (PPO, HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Profit Sharing
• 401(k)
• Employee Discount
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption & Foster Care Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Float Holidays
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.

If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with employee owners (FT) who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny's may be the place for you!

Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.