Seed Production Support & Logistics Coordinator

Ball Horticultural Company; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k/Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a Production Planning/STS Support/Float to keep seed production and Seed Technology Services running smoothly. You will enter work orders, coordinate orders and shipping, and maintain records while covering for capacity shifts to meet deadlines.

teamwork with customers, coworkers, and lab production activities to ensure accurate, on-time delivery and consistent quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience entering and maintaining records in a computer system.
• Verbal and written communication with internal/external customers.
• 1+ year of experience in an office environment or with seed.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter Seed Production work orders using SAP to maintain a consistent production workflow.
• Coordinate STS order intake, preparation work, database entry, paperwork, shipping, and customer communications so requests move through the process accurately and on time.
• Provide timely, professional service to internal and external customers and communicate information clearly as work progresses.
• Maintain process documentation and communicate updates so coworkers have current information for completing the work.
• Share responsibilities across STS and Lab Production, moving between work areas to maintain consistent quality while meeting deadlines.
• Follow quality control measures and watch for signs of tampering or contamination during the work.
• Cross-train and float into plug testing, priming, seed pelleting, and seed coating work, including work with machinery, when capacity is needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement exercises and adapt work practices as needs and requirements change.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Seed experience

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a Production Planning/STS Support/Float to keep seed production and Seed Technology Services running smoothly. You will enter work orders, coordinate orders and shipping, and maintain records while covering for capacity shifts to meet deadlines.

teamwork with customers, coworkers, and lab production activities to ensure accurate, on-time delivery and consistent quality.