Seed Plant Operator

AppleOne Employment Services; Lubbock (TX); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AppleOne Employment Services in Lubbock, TX is seeking a dependable Seed Plant Operator for a temporary contract to support seed plant and warehouse operations, including seed treatment, counting, bagging, packaging, sampling, and inventory control.

You will work with a safety-conscious, team-oriented operations group, enjoy hands-on production, equipment operation, and problem-solving to maintain accurate records and a tidy plant environment.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of production, plant, warehouse, agriculture, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space Entry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and follow safety procedures.

Aufgaben

• Operate seed counting, bagging, treating, sampling, packaging equipment.
• Monitor counts, weights, labels, and packaging quality.
• Collect quality samples and enter data accurately.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform basic repairs on baggers and related gear.
• Assist with inventory counts and seed handling during changes.
• Maintain safe, organized work area during production.

Kenntnisse

OSHA safety knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Seed treatment equipment

Bagging systems

Palletizers

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined Seed Plant Operator for a temporary contract opportunity in Lubbock, TX. This role supports daily seed plant and warehouse operations, including seed treatment, counting, bagging, packaging, sampling, and inventory control.

This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy hands‑on production work, operating equipment, solving mechanical issues, and contributing to a safe, organized plant environment. You will work with supportive plant leadership and a collaborative operations team that values accuracy, safety, teamwork, and consistent performance. The weekday schedule also offers reliable hours and a structured work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate seed counting, bagging, treating, sampling, packaging, and related production equipment.
• Monitor seed counts, bag weights, product quantities, treatment accuracy, labels, barcodes, and packaging quality.
• Collect seed samples and quality assurance samples according to plant requirements.
• Enter production and plant monitoring data accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic repairs on baggers, bag placers, treaters, and palletizers.
• Assist with inventory counts, seed blending, sorting, cleaning, and maintaining safe work areas during product or variety changes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $19 per hour.
• Job type: Contract, temporary.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Location: Lubbock, TX.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Operate seed treatment, bagging, sampling, counting, and packaging equipment.
• Monitor product quality, treatment accuracy, bag weights, labels, and production data.
• Support inventory counts, seed handling, blending, sorting, and warehouse organization.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and perform general mechanical repairs.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant production, plant, warehouse, agriculture, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space Entry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Ability to stack, lift, and handle bags weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, maintain accurate records, and work efficiently in a production environment.
• Must be able to complete required drug screening and additional medical exams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in seed production, agricultural processing, chemical treatment, packaging, or warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with automated production equipment, palletizers, bagging systems, or seed treating equipment.
• Prior experience with inventory control, quality checks, and production documentation.

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