Operator, Machine / Production -Seedway - Emmaus, PA

Davita Inc.; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company seeks an individual for quality assurance of seed products. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring seed standards, and collaborating with a team to minimize losses. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and relevant retail experience, with potential exposure to various working conditions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail-related work experience.
• Ability to lift 51-70 lbs as needed.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seed quality by meeting required standards.
• Operate packaging line and mixing seed treatment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.

Skills

Business Knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Skill Development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SEEDWAY, LLC is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Ensures company assets are utilized to produce the highest quality of seed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensures seed quality by meeting required standards, minimizing cleaning losses and ensuring accuracy of seed treatment.

Operate packaging line, treating equipment and mixing seed treatment.

Basic troubleshooting of equipment and ability to make minor repairs.

Preserves value of seed to minimize loss.

Assists with receiving in raw products.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1 or more years of retail related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measuresMust have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs. as needed.Will be required to work hours other than those considered "normal" to meet seasonal demands.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.