Seasonal Forklift Operator & Material Handler – Night Shift

null; Catron (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health spending account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Paid time off (PTO) / vacation / sick

Job summary

Seasonal Forklift Operator / Material Handler in New Madrid, MO, supporting seed production year‑round. You will harvest, palletize, ship, and enter inventory data while maintaining seed quality and safety standards.

Shifts rotate monthly with day and night options; you can expect long hours and overtime during peak seasons. Forklift experience preferred; reliable transportation and strong teamwork are essential for this onsite role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production agriculture or plant operations.
• Ability to work safely while maintaining seed quality.
• Strong decision-making and teamwork skills.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 60 lbs and work in varied environments.
• Willingness to work long hours, rotational shifts, and overtime.
• Effective communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process crop trucks during harvest (Sept-Oct)
• Clean combines and support harvest operations
• Supply seeds to the Conditioning department
• Apply treatments, label, tag, bag, and palletize seeds (Nov-Mar)
• Enter inventory data into computer systems
• Stage and ship seed products
• Retag and re-bag returned seeds (Apr-Aug)
• Inspect and wash pro boxes for reuse

Skills

Production agriculture knowledge

Seed quality safety

Decision-making

Teamwork

Forklift experience (preferred)

Reliability & punctuality

Physical endurance (lift up to 60 lbs)

Overtime willingness

Effective communication

Job description

Seasonal Forklift Operator / Material Handler in New Madrid, MO, supporting seed production year‑round. You will harvest, palletize, ship, and enter inventory data while maintaining seed quality and safety standards.

Shifts rotate monthly with day and night options; you can expect long hours and overtime during peak seasons. Forklift experience preferred; reliable transportation and strong teamwork are essential for this onsite role.