Hands-On Seed Production & Warehouse Operator

Millborn; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Millborn Seeds seeks a Plant Production Operator to support daily production and distribution activities at the Brookings facility, with a strong emphasis on order fulfillment. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn all areas of the operation and step in wherever help is needed.

They should enjoy hands-on work, take ownership of responsibilities, and thrive in a team environment focused on excellence. Detail-oriented and motivated, they will adapt to changing needs and contribute to growing

Qualifications

• Strong customer-first mindset guiding decisions on quality and timeliness.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do whatever it takes to support the team.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and accountable for results.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends during peak seasons.
• Flexible and able to adjust responsibilities as operational needs change.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily workload alongside full and part-time teammates while offering guidance, support and instruction.
• Serve as a versatile, go-to operator supporting multiple areas of the warehouse and operation based on daily priorities and production needs.
• Support daily distribution activities, including order fulfillment, staging, loading, unloading, and shipment preparation.
• Support work as needed across bulk packaging, mixing, distribution and fulfillment, shifting between functions as needed to keep production needs moving efficiently.
• Cross-train across multiple areas of the operation to increase flexibility and team effectiveness.
• Assist in receiving, inventory movement, and general warehouse flow to maintain organization, accuracy, and productivity.
• Operate forklifts, loaders, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with hands on training of new teammates as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Basic machine troubleshooting

Skills

Customer-first mindset

Work ethic

Team-first mindset

Dependable

Self-motivated

Accountable for results

Overtime/weekend readiness

Flexibility

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Tools

Forklift certification

Equipment operation experience

Basic warehouse equipment operation

Job description

Millborn Seeds seeks a Plant Production Operator to support daily production and distribution activities at the Brookings facility, with a strong emphasis on order fulfillment. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn all areas of the operation and step in wherever help is needed.

They should enjoy hands-on work, take ownership of responsibilities, and thrive in a team environment focused on excellence. Detail-oriented and motivated, they will adapt to changing needs and contribute to growing