Seed Production & Bagging Operator

Awakened Ventures LLC

Bloomington (IL)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Clothing allowance

Paid team-building days

Job summary

Awakened Ventures LLC in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Seed Production & Bagging Operator for the first shift. You will run the conditioning line, feed the bagger, and ensure quality while supporting safety programs during peak seasons.

The role requires hands-on production experience, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to lift up to 75 lb. Profit sharing and full benefits are included.

Qualifications

Hands-on production line experience as an operator, line worker, or equivalent.
Strong communication and leadership instincts — the operator others on the line already turn to when something needs figuring out.
Ability to lift 30-75 lb bags repeatedly throughout the day.
Comfort being on your feet all day — there's not much sitting in this role.
Some forklift experience, or willingness to get certified.
Mechanical aptitude for preseason maintenance work on machinery.
Reliable attendance and a long-tenured work history.

Responsibilities

Operate the conditioning tower to minimize bagger downtime due to lack of seed to package.
Maximize the total number of units bagged from each run.
Ensure all products conditioned meet customer quality specifications.
Daily supervision of other employees working within conditioning processes.
Ensure product integrity through thorough cleaning between conditioning runs and when transferring seed into the processing tower.
Implement Remington's QMS program within your area of responsibility.
Ensure a safe work environment and implement company safety programs.
Make suggestions on safety and process improvement.
Complete all conditioning records accurately.
Perform preseason maintenance to prevent downtime during conditioning season.
Some forklift work and preventative maintenance work on machinery.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Production line experience

Leadership instincts

Physical stamina

On-your-feet work

Forklift experience

Maintenance aptitude

Reliable attendance

Job description

Seed Production & Bagging Operator

Bloomington, IL 61705 • Full-time, 1st Shift • 2 openings

Pay: $19‑$20 per hour + 15‑17% profit sharing bonus (paid in December and August) + overtime during peak season + full benefits

Why You'll Want This Job

Profit sharing that actually pays out— adds roughly $3‑$4/hour on top of base, twice a year
Health, dental, disability, 401(k), $150 clothing allowance, and paid team‑building days
Real growth path— we promote from within, and our Management Trainee program builds location managers from the ground up
Family‑owned feelwith a worldwide footprint — leadership knows your name, decisions get made fast, and you're treated like a partner, not a number

What This Job Actually Is (In Plain Terms)

We produce seed for farmers — corn, soybeans, wheat — and before that seed leaves our facility, it has to be cleaned, sorted, and bagged to meet customer specifications. The whole process is called conditioning. You'll run the conditioning line: operating the tower, keeping the bagger fed, controlling quality, and making sure every product going into bags meets specifications.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Operate the conditioning tower to minimize bagger downtime due to lack of seed to package
Maximize the total number of units bagged from each run
Ensure all products conditioned meet customer quality specifications
Daily supervision of other employees working within conditioning processes
Ensure product integrity through thorough cleaning between conditioning runs and when transferring seed into the processing tower
Implement Remington's QMS program within your area of responsibility
Ensure a safe work environment and implement company safety programs
Make suggestions on safety and process improvement
Complete all conditioning records accuratelyPerform preseason maintenance to prevent downtime during conditioning season
Some forklift work and preventative maintenance work on machinery
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area

What You'll Bring

Hands-on production line experience as an operator, line worker, or equivalent
Strong communication and leadership instincts — the operator others on the line already turn to when something needs figuring out
Ability to lift 30-75 lb bags repeatedly throughout the day
Comfort being on your feet all day — there's not much sitting in this role
Some forklift experience, or willingness to get certified
Mechanical aptitude for preseason maintenance work on machinery
Reliable attendance and a long-tenured work history

What the Work Is Really Like

The job runs in seasons. September through March is conditioning and shipping season — high volume, real urgency, overtime hours available, and the line runs hard. March through September slows down — shipping stops and the focus shifts to organizing the warehouse and prep for next season. People who like that rhythm tend to stick.

You’ll be on your feet all day — not much sitting down. You’ll be in a dusty environment with seed and pollen exposure. PPE is provided, but strong dust or pollen sensitivities aren’t a fit for this role.

This is a step up from operator, not a step down from manager. We’re looking for experienced production line operators with strong communication and leadership instincts who are ready to take on more responsibility and get paid for it.

If you’ve worked food production, packaging lines, grain handling, or seed plants before, you already know what this kind of work looks like. If you haven’t, but you’re a strong production operator from another industry who’s curious about ag and ready to learn — we want to hear from you.

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