Seed Packing Automation Operator – Employee-Owned

S-Hand Group; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Profit

Job summary

Johnny's Selected Seeds in Winslow, ME has an immediate full-time Automation Operator I – Seed Packing on day shift, Monday–Friday 5:50 am–2:20 pm, with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $21.63/hour.

The role requires operating automated seed packing equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity, and collaborating across departments. Responsibilities include setup, changeovers, calibration, documentation, quality checks, and supporting maintenance and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, operate, and troubleshoot automated seed packing equipment and associated production systems.
• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, automation, or machine operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote safety practices.
• Operate automated seed packing equipment and related production systems safely and accurately.
• Monitor workflow to ensure efficient inventories and packaging accuracy.
• Document production activities, machine settings, downtime events, and other records.
• Perform machine setup, changeovers, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting.
• Support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Train team members on safe operation of seed packing automation equipment.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Math skills

Problem solving

Learn automation equipment

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johnny's Selected Seeds in Winslow, ME has an immediate full-time Automation Operator I – Seed Packing on day shift, Monday–Friday 5:50 am–2:20 pm, with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $21.63/hour.

The role requires operating automated seed packing equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity, and collaborating across departments. Responsibilities include setup, changeovers, calibration, documentation, quality checks, and supporting maintenance and continuous improvement