Plant Production Operator

Millborn Switchgears Pvt Ltd; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Millborn Seeds in Brookings, SD is seeking a Plant Production Operator to support daily production and distribution. This role emphasizes distribution and order fulfillment while offering opportunities to learn all areas of the operation and to step in as needed in a collaborative team.

You will operate forklifts and basic equipment, assist with receiving, inventory movement, and packing, and participate in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-first mindset and reliability impact customer experience.
• 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.
• Flexibility to adjust responsibilities and schedules as needs change.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily workload alongside teammates, providing guidance and support.
• Serve as a versatile operator supporting multiple warehouse areas based on priorities.
• Support daily distribution activities, including order fulfillment and shipment preparation.
• Assist with bulk packaging, mixing, distribution, and fulfillment tasks.
• Cross-train across operation areas to increase flexibility and efficiency.
• Assist with receiving, inventory movement, and general warehouse flow.
• Operate forklifts, loaders, pallet jacks, and other equipment safely.
• Assist with hands-on training of new teammates as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform basic machine troubleshooting.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Dependable

Self-motivated

Overtime readiness

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Equipment operation

Job description

Plant Production Operator

Brookings, SD

Millborn Seeds is seeking a Plant Production Operator, a key member of Millborn Brookings operations team, responsible for supporting daily production and distribution activities. While this role will have a strong emphasis on supporting distribution and order fulfillment, the ideal candidate will be someone who is eager to learn all areas of the operation and can be counted on to step in wherever help is needed.

This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and thrives in a team environment where no task is beneath anyone. The ideal candidate is internally motivated with an unwavering drive toward excellence. They are detail-oriented and can juggle multiple tasks throughout the day. All Milborn teammates must have the ability to adapt to change and a commitment to growing the company.

Key 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

Requirements

• Strong customer-first mindset - make decisions with the customer in mind, recognizing that quality, timeliness, and reliability directly impact the customer experience
• 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 a willing to adjust responsibilities, priorities, and schedules as operational needs change.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs

Preferred

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, agriculture, seed, or distribution operations
• Forklift certification or equipment operation experience.
• Experience operating basic production or warehouse equipment
• Knowledge of agricultural products or seed industry operations

Other Information

For additional information or to submit your resume please contact [e-mail].