Seasonal Production Associate

SOWELA Technical Community College; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AgSource is seeking a Seasonal Production Associate for our Lincoln Lab location. You will process soil, plant tissue, irrigation water and greenhouse media samples for entry and analysis. Duties include maintaining equipment, cleaning duties, and adhering to attendance requirements.

This is a multi-shift role: 1st (9am-5pm) and 2nd (2pm-10pm). You will perform routine sample handling, grinding preparation, and storage management while supporting lab technicians and ensuring safety and protocol

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in basic math and counting.
• Naturally organized with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to the workplace.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide sample lineup, stamping and preparation of soil for the drying process.
• Insert QC samples into daily laboratory run according to SOP.
• Identify samples needing special tests or problems.
• Monitor drying to start grinding on time; prepare soil cups for trays.
• Stage soil trays for morning testing by lab technicians.
• Maintain and update samples in short/long term storage and decontaminate per SOP.

Skills

Basic math

Organized

Reliable transportation

Stand for long periods

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Farmers all around the world need tools to help provide the very best care to their land and animals. From seed to cheese, we help support those farmers through our herd and feed management solutions, milk recording and analysis, agricultural testing, consulting and more.

For the past 60 years we’ve woken up each day to support those that never stop feeding the world – and we have no plans to quit. We set the standard for farm management solutions and fix our eyes on raising the bar to meet the next generation of expectations.

Seasonal Production Associate - Lincoln, NE

Summary Statement

AgSource is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the seasonal position for a Production Associate in our Lincoln Lab location. In this role you will process soil, plant tissue, irrigation water and green house media samples for sample entry and laboratory analysis. Provide daily maintenance of sample preparation equipment and janitorial duties within the sample preparation area. To maintain good attendance is a condition of employment and an essential function of your job. This position is hiring for multiple shift schedules: 1st (9am-5pm), 2nd (2pm-10pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sample lineup, stamping and preparation of soil for drying process. Insert QC samples into daily laboratory run according to current SOP. Recognize and identify samples needing special tests and/or problems.
• Monitor the drying process of the samples to ensure a timely start to the grinding of the samples. Grind the soil samples into cups to be arranged accurately in trays. Stage soil trays in the designated area to be tested by lab technicians in the morning.
• Maintain and update sample held in short and long-term storage. Process samples requiring decontamination in accordance with current SOP.
• Maintain a clean and effective sample entry work area. Perform maintenance on grinders, dust collection systems and drying ovens.
• Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Strong foundation in basic math/accurately counting
• Naturally organized, and self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Reliable transportation to workplace
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.