Production Technician

ManpowerGroup; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Production Agriculture & Seed Operations in Rushville, IN is seeking a Production Technician for seasonal day shifts across receiving, harvesting, conditioning, warehousing and shipping. The role focuses on safety, attendance and reliable performance to keep seed quality on track.

The position requires comfort with PLC automation and Microsoft Office, with duties spanning packaging, inventory, and equipment operation. Seasonal schedule may include overtime with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and strong attendance.
• Willingness to work long hours and rotate shifts.
• Comfort with data entry and using Microsoft apps.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work indoors/outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Support seed production plant operations across receiving, harvesting, drying, conditioning, packaging, warehousing and shipping.
• Assist with harvest and receiving activities such as truck unloading and weighing and dryer operation.
• Help maintain seed supply to Conditioning and support shelling and storage in the dryer facility.
• Perform seasonal packaging and inventory tasks including labeling, tagging, bagging, palletizing and data entry.
• Follow quality and safety requirements while performing general maintenance and warehouse support.

Skills

Health & safety

Attendance reliability

Communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

PLC software

Microsoft Office

Tools

PLC automation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, Production Agriculture & Seed Operations is seeking a Production Technician to join their team. As a Production Technician, you will be part of the Seed Production Plant supporting Production, Harvest, Conditioning, Warehousing, and Shipping teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to health and safety, reliable attendance, and the ability to collaborate and communicate clearly to keep seed quality on track.

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Rushville, IN

Pay Range:$19.50

Shift: Seasonal day shift with flexibility for other shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)

What's the Job?

• Support seed production plant operations across receiving, harvesting, drying, conditioning, packaging, warehousing, and shipping based on seasonal needs.
• Assist with harvest and receiving activities such as truck unloading and weighing, husk and sort operations, and dryer operation to dry crop safely and to required quality standards.
• Help maintain a steady supply of seed to the Conditioning department and support shelling and storage of crop from bins in the dryer facility.
• Perform seasonal packaging and inventory tasks including labeling, tagging, bagging, palletizing, entering inventory information into computer systems, and staging seed for shipment.
• Follow quality and safety requirements while completing general maintenance and warehouse support as directed by your supervisor.

What's Needed?

• Reliable transportation and strong attendance to arrive as instructed and support production schedules.
• Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including overtime during seasonal peaks.
• Comfort with technology and basic computer aptitude, including data entry and use of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as learning company-specific systems.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and follow procedures using PLC computer automation software when assigned.
• Physical readiness to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 lbs., working indoors and outdoors in varied conditions, and standing/walking on uneven surfaces.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to seed production and customer-ready shipping throughout the year.
• Seasonal variety in day-to-day work, including plant, warehouse, and field-related responsibilities.
• Clear expectations around quality and safety so you can do your work the right way.
• Training and on-the-job learning supported by supervisors and team members.
• A role where diligence, organization, and critical thinking directly impact outcomes.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

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