Seasonal Associate 1 Operations - Evening Shift

Johnny's Selected Seeds; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of Season Bonus

Employee discount

Job summary

Johnny's Selected Seeds in Waterville, ME is hiring a Seasonal Associate I - Operations for the Evening Shift. You will work across Seed Packing, Shipping and Warehouse, with cross-training as needed, and typical hours from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday; overtime may be required during peak times.

Starting pay is $19.51 per hour ($17.51 base + $2.00 evening differential). Seasonal end dates apply; End of Season Bonus up to $750; employee discount on Johnny's merchandise.

Qualifications

• Punctuality and dependability are required.
• Basic math functions are used in production.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a team.
• Must work in a safe and effective manner.
• Communicate positively with internal and external customers.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Thrive in a fast-paced production setting.
• Work collaboratively to meet department goals.

Responsibilities

• Seed packing for commercial and consumer sizes using hand or mechanical tools.
• Handle 50–70 lb weights and follow weight-handling instructions.
• Assist shipping and warehouse tasks: locate materials, weigh, label, and prepare orders.
• Use inventory systems and handheld devices for picking and tracking.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Math skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Policy compliance

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Job description

Seasonal Associate I - Operations – Evening Shift

Position Summary

Johnny's is currently hiring a Seasonal Associate I - Operations for the Evening Shift. This role will work in all Operational Departments and will require cross-training in the Seed Packing, Shipping and Warehouse departments as needed to support business operations. The ideal candidate will be motivated and possess excellent organizational skills.

This is a seasonal business, so hours may change during peak times. The usual hours for the Evening Shift are Monday through Friday, from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. During the busiest period, overtime will be required.

Starting pay for the Evening Shift is $19.51 per hour ($17.51/hr base rate plus $2.00/hr differential pay for working evening hours).

Seasonal Employee Benefits

These positions are Seasonal and will end based on a season-end date or an agreed-upon end date. All qualifying seasonal employees will be eligible for an "End of Season Bonus" of up to $750.00!

During your active employment at Johnny's, you will be eligible for an employee discount on Johnny's merchandise. This discount is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Seasonal Employee Handbook.

Position Responsibilities

Seed Packing functions may include:

You will pack seed into both commercial and consumer sizes using various hand or mechanical tools available. Being comfortable working in a repetitive process environment and able to follow detailed instructions are essential. Basic computer skills are required. Familiarity with converting ounces/pounds to grams is also necessary. Tasks include assembling kits and products, as well as processing bulk seed orders for commercial purposes, weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.

Shipping And Warehouse Functions May Include

You will learn to perform various tasks in the Shipping and Warehouse departments. These tasks include locating incoming materials in different stockrooms, finding items using inventory systems, reorganizing materials, shrink-wrapping, and labeling. You may also need to assist the receiver with sampling, labeling, or receiving; support cycle counters with locating and weighing. Additionally, you should report any issues or shortages to your supervisor or lead, support daily order shipments by gathering, checking, packing, shipping, stocking, and performing other duties as needed. You will use handheld devices for accurate inventory picking and tracking, and prepare inventory for the shipping department.

You will have the desire to maintain a balanced work environment by working efficiently and accurately while keeping the workspace clean and safe.

Qualifications & Skills

• Punctuality and dependability are crucial for this role.
• The ability to perform simple mathematical functions is a key part of the production process.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical aspects of this role.
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as with a team.
• Working in a safe and effective manner is required.
• Able to maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a positive and professional manner with internal and external customers.
• Ability to comply with the company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
• Team focused and collaborative to achieve departmental and company goals.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, communicate, and work with numbers.
• Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to climb stationary ladders.

Johnny's Selected Seeds

was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.

Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.

If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with employee owners (FT) who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny's may be the place for you!

Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.