Production Clerk - Seasonal

Harris Seeds Company; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Trends Inc. in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Production Clerk - Seasonal to support the Packaging department. This seasonal role involves hands-on packaging tasks, weight calculations, quality checks, and fast-paced operations to meet daily goals.

You will work with seed-counting equipment, labeling machines, scales, and heat-sealers, in a warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate with small-dust exposure while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic math using four functions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Printing, labeling, filling, or sealing packages, by hand or using equipment.
• Monitor product and packaging for quality control.
• Work as a team member to ensure quality product for customers.
• Maintain open communication with coworkers and managers.
• Calculate weight in/out and convert to seed count as needed on assemblies.
• Work quickly and efficiently to meet department and personal goals.
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Basic math

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Learn packaging equipment

Lift to 50lbs

Multi-tasking

Fast pace

Noise exposure

Seed handling/dust

Tools

Seed counter

Label applicator

Precision scales

Heat-sealing machine

Job description

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Production Clerk - Seasonal

PRODUCTION-TEMP/SEASONAL Seasonal Paul Road, Rochester, NY, US

26 days ago Requisition ID: 1032

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

PACKAGING CLERK

Who We Are

Garden Trends Inc. (GTI), the parent company of Harris Seeds is a progressive data-driven company with established roots in Rochester, NY. Established in 1879, GTI has earned an outstanding reputation for operational excellence, high-quality products, and unparalleled customer service. Through a portfolio of respected companies and brands, such as Harris Seeds, Mito Technologies, and Meristem Solutions, GTI markets vegetable and flower seeds as well as plants, greenhouse, and growing supplies to both home gardeners and professional growers.

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Job Summary

Garden Trends is a company that values integrity in the quality assurance of its seed products. The ideal applicant will enjoy the agricultural industry in addition to focusing on providing seed that will perform to customer’s satisfaction. The right attitude and ambition will help you grow within our company. You will be mentored by a strong team of established industry professionals.

This individual will be responsible for direct production within the Packaging department and other daily tasks involving production in the Packaging Department.

This is a seasonal position.

What You’ll Do:

• Printing, labeling, filling, or sealing packages, either by hand or using equipment within the packaging department
• Monitor product and packaging for quality control
• Perform as a team member to ensure quality product for our customers
• Keep open lines of communication with co-workers and managers
• Calculate weight in/out and convert to seed count as needed on assemblies
• Work quickly and efficiently to ensure department and personal goals are being met
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
• Able to solve basic math problems involving 4 basic functions
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to use computer applications
• Willingness to learn/operate packaging equipment as needed
• Ability to lift to 50lbs
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to move at a fast pace
• Ability to work with industrial noise
• Ability to work around seed treatment and/or seed dust

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment. This role routinely uses equipment such as seed counter or other package filling machines, label applicator, seed scoops, precision scales, and heat-sealing machine.

EEO Statement

Garden Trends, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, results of genetic testing, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, demotion, and training. Garden Trends Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Type: Seasonal, day shift

Pay Range: $18.00-22.00/hour

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.