Seed Mill Associate TOWNSEND

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Townsend (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a Mill Associate to handle seed cleaning operations, assist with machinery setup, and coordinate packaging and inventory tasks. You will work closely with the Mill Manager and Farm Manager to plan production workflows and maintain accurate seed records.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lb, operate or learn forklift/skidsteer, and uphold strict safety and record-keeping standards in a farming/warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with coworkers and office staff.
• Attention to detail in seed inventory and records.
• Ability to operate a forklift or learn one.
• Lift up to 50 lb to head height and stay in good physical condition.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document un-cleaned seed inventory.
• Maintain records of each seed lot.
• Set up machines for cleaning and monitor seed quality.
• Maintain machinery setup records for each seed species.
• Pull seed samples for lab tests and label/store properly.
• Coordinate re-cleaning as needed.
• Set up new equipment and adapt processes for seed cleaning needs.
• Ensure safe work environment and proper seed storage procedures.
• Perform other farm and warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Lifting heavy loads

Forklift operation

Organization & safety

Legible writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Skidsteer

Job description

Mill Associate

The Seed Mill Associate is responsible for all activities involved in the Seed Cleaning process. This person works closely with both the Mill Manager and the Farm Manager to plan and organize the production workflow of seed cleaning and packaging of seed.

Responsibilities

• Help receive and document un-cleaned seed inventory
• Maintain records of each seed lot
• Help set-up of machines for cleaning each crop & monitor quality of cleaned seed
• Help maintain records of machinery setups for each species of seed
• Monitor to assure seed samples are properly pulled for laboratory tests, and properly labelled and stored
• Coordinate the re-clean seed as required
• Help set up new equipment & modify and/or adapt to meet seed cleaning needs
• Implement and maintain procedures to ensure a safe work environment
• Implement and maintain procedures to ensure clean, safe, and efficient seed storage
• Other farm and warehouse duties as required through the season.

Experience / Education and Skills Required

• Communication and attention to detail: relate clearly and well with office and other workers.
• Able to operate a forklift and skidsteer, or demonstrate an ability to learn.
• Able to lift 50 lb to head height, and in good physical condition.
• Organization and safety consciousness, and maintain a clean work environment.
• Legible writing.
• Basic math: to check orders, calculate loads, calculate weights, etc.
• Maintain good morale and promote teamwork in the cleaning department.

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