Manufacturing Technician — Shift Premium in Crop Science

Vylor, Inc.

Rushville (IN)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Well-being pay

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. in Rushville, Indiana, is hiring a Manufacturing Technician to join our on-site team. This role supports seed production operations, with shifts during peak season and a rotating schedule to balance workload.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year technical or associate degree, safety mindset, forklift experience, and proficiency with PLCs and Microsoft Excel. Candidates must be prepared for extended standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and outdoor/indoor conditions.

Qualifications

Safety-minded with commitment to personal and coworker safety.
Ability to perform a variety of production tasks across shifts.
Strong written and verbal communication for internal and external customers.
Willing to learn and apply Lean manufacturing principles.
Valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Model Safety as the number one focus.
Seed corn harvest activities such as receiving, husk/sort, drying, shelling, and bulk operations.
Process activities such as color sorting, sizing, gravity table, treating, packaging, and palletizing operations.
Use of automation and computerized systems to perform work tasks (PLC, computers, and iPads).
Return and rework activities.
Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the requirements of the quality plan.
Warehousing activities including forklift operation, quality sampling, picking and pooling activities.
Data collection for continuous improvement projects that are driven from Bottoms Up Planning.
Facility and equipment maintenance task assignments.
Various other duties as assigned by supervisor.