Seed Operations Lead & Quality Control

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD

401k

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Lead & Quality Control Associate in Nampa, ID to oversee daily warehouse operations and seed treatment activities.

The role requires leadership to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with procedures while supporting seed conditioning efforts. Ideal candidates have seed production experience and data reporting skills; lifting up to 75 lbs and long hours during peak seasons may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in seed production or related field.
• A BS in Agriculture or Crop Science is beneficial.
• Proficiency in gathering, recording, and reporting data.
• Ability to obtain a fumigation and treatment license.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain ISTA seed certification.
• Strong work ethic focused on productivity, accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Manage the processing of work orders to ensure accurate documentation and inventory tracking of all seed lots.
• Manage the plant and packaging activities of all seed receiving, treating, packaging and distribution.
• Assist with all seed conditioning activities.
• Manage all inventory audits and discards.
• Manage the shipping of customer orders based on customers' individual order requirements.
• Maintain seed lot integrity throughout the storage, processing, treatment, and shipping operations.
• Assist with maintaining, utilizing, and developing seed testing protocols.
• Assist with collecting samples for any lab testing and quality assurance purposes.
• Assist as needed with building, equipment and tool maintenance.
• Assist as needed with onsite upkeep of facility grounds and infrastructure.
• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of workplace safety policies and best practices.
• Assist with ordering parts, tools, and operational supplies.
• Manage the warehouse and treating teams.
• Assist in managing seasonal and part-time labor.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Data recording

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Agriculture or Crop Science

Tools

Forklift license

Fumigation and treatment license

ISTA seed certification

Microsoft Office

Job description

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Lead & Quality Control Associate in Nampa, ID to oversee daily warehouse operations and seed treatment activities.

The role requires leadership to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with procedures while supporting seed conditioning efforts. Ideal candidates have seed production experience and data reporting skills; lifting up to 75 lbs and long hours during peak seasons may be required.