Plant Production Operator – Brookings, SD

Millborn Seeds, Inc.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Millborn Seeds, Inc. in Brookings, SD is seeking a Plant Production Operator to support daily production and distribution activities. This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork, ownership, and flexibility to assist in multiple operation areas as needed.

You will operate forklifts and basic equipment, assist with order fulfillment, staging, loading, and shipment preparation, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to do whatever it takes to support the team.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Familiarity with basic warehouse equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily workload alongside teammates and offer guidance and instruction.
• Serve as versatile operator supporting multiple warehouse/production areas.
• Support daily distribution activities: order fulfillment, staging, loading, unloading, shipment prep.
• Cross-train across operation areas to increase flexibility and team effectiveness.
• Assist with receiving, inventory movement, and general warehouse flow.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Dependable

Overtime willingness

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Millborn Seeds is seeking aPlant 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.

• 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

Special Requirements

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

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