Seed Production Operator - 2nd Shift, Training & Growth

Gertens-Family-of-Businesses; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health and Welfare insurance plans

401(k) savings plan with company match

Employee referral bonus

Internship program

Job summary

Gertens Family of Businesses in Minnesota is seeking a Production Team Member to join a newly built, climate-controlled facility with a modern automated line. You will help process, mix, and bag bird seed while supporting materials handling and maintenance.

This role requires physical work, including lifting 50-pound bags, with a 2nd shift of Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–8:30pm. The company offers training, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, health benefits, and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Commitment to plant operations and company goals.
• Forklift experience preferred or willingness to be trained.
• Class A license preferred, not required.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and full panel drug test before starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks including processing, mixing, and bagging bird seed.
• Handle materials, inventory, and assist with facility cleaning and maintenance.
• Lift, carry, and stack 50-pound bags and pails.
• Read and follow production plans; set scale weights.
• Feed bags through sewing machines or heat sealers.
• Stack bags onto pallets or into boxes; move pallets with an electric pallet jack.
• Operate a forklift and yard dog for trailers; load/unload trailers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the feed mill; assist customers and coworkers.

Skills

Forklift experience

Follow production plans

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Class A license (preferred)

Job description

Gertens Family of Businesses in Minnesota is seeking a Production Team Member to join a newly built, climate-controlled facility with a modern automated line. You will help process, mix, and bag bird seed while supporting materials handling and maintenance.

This role requires physical work, including lifting 50-pound bags, with a 2nd shift of Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–8:30pm. The company offers training, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, health benefits, and long-term growth.