Processing Plant Technician

Beck's Hybrids; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k + pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Company discounts

Company Christmas Party

Free lunch

Job summary

Beck’s Hybrids is seeking a full‑time processing/bagging operator at our Missouri processing plant. You will follow directions from the Bagging Lead and Plant Manager, operate the plant’s processing equipment, treater and bagging line, and report quality concerns to supervision.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be able to complete Beck’s forklift training. Basic mechanical skills and math ability are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
• Beck’s Fork Lift training must be completed.
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to perform mathematical computations.

Responsibilities

• Follow directives of Bagging Lead/Plant Manager/Production Location Manager regarding processing.
• Operate processing equipment in the plant.
• Operate the seed treater and bagging line.
• Communicate quality concerns to supervisor.
• Report status of operations and supply needs to management.
• Assist in quality control, husking, sorting, drying, discard and shelling operations.
• Record bagging information for management.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Mathematical computations

Fork Lift training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fork Lift training

Job description

This position reports to the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager for guidance on day-to-day activities of processing, treating and packaging seed for Beck’s.

As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:

• Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
• 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
• Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
• Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, & Much More

Responsibilities

• Follow directives of the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager concerning processing products.
• Operate processing equipment in the plant.
• Operate the seed treater in the plant.
• Operate the bagging line.
• Communicate to the supervisor on any quality concerns with product.
• Report ongoing status of operations to the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager.
• Report to the supervisor on supply needs to continue operation of the plant.
• Aid in implementing and following quality control standards in the processing, treating and packaging of products in the corn plant.
• Assist in the husking, sorting, drying, discard and shelling operations.
• Assist with seed box washing activities.
• Record bagging information for the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager.
• Perform other related duties as may be required by the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager.

Job Requirements

Education And Training

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.

Technical Knowledge

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Must be able to successfully complete Beck’s Fork Lift training.

Characteristics For Success

• Commitment to the mission of Beck’s Hybrids, specifically, to provide our customers with the best seed quality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view
• Has a positive attitude
• Demonstrates the Attitudes and Actions of Beck’s Hybrids:
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Passion
• Adaptability
• Teamwork
• Commitment
• Ability to exercise judgment

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to pass respiratory medical clearance evaluation may be required.

Experience

• None.
• In an effort to provide a safer, drug‑free workplace for employees, all full‑time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre‑employment screenings.