Hands-On Seeding Lead — 2nd Shift

Little Leaf Farms; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Seeding Lead to supervise seedling operations, oversee seeding machine operators, and coordinate with production plans to ensure a quality product arrives on time.

You will manage seeding equipment, monitor germination and plate movements, keep records, and train team members while maintaining a clean, safe work area. Weekend availability is required in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading seeding machine operators
• Ability to train new or existing seeding operators
• Ability to train new staff and communicate with maintenance
• Weekend availability required
• Proficient with basic computer tasks and record-keeping
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required
• Lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods

Responsibilities

• Seed placement on trays and beds
• Monitor seed loss and waste
• Maintain proper soil moisture levels
• Keep equipment and area clean for food safety
• Keep gutters clean and debris-free
• Maintain seeding equipment in good working condition
• Attend to detail in daily tasks
• Liaise with maintenance for equipment issues
• Communicate with the seeding supervisor
• Submit end-of-day shift report
• Manage plate movements in germination boxes
• Coordinate movements to grow lines
• Update seeding/movement information board
• Perform other tasks as directed by supervisor

Skills

Leadership

Training

Multitasking

Team player

Forklift operation

Stamina

Troubleshooting

Weekend availability

Computer proficiency

Bi-lingual

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Seeding Lead to supervise seedling operations, oversee seeding machine operators, and coordinate with production plans to ensure a quality product arrives on time.

You will manage seeding equipment, monitor germination and plate movements, keep records, and train team members while maintaining a clean, safe work area. Weekend availability is required in this role.