Seed Production Technician: Automation, Forklift & Field Ops

Vylor, Inc.; Durant (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day one

4 weeks PTO + 2 weeks well-being pay

Parental leave

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. in Durant, IA, is hiring a Production Technician to join our seed production team.

You will participate in harvest, packaging, and warehouse tasks, monitor automated equipment, and support field activities with logistics and inspections. A high school diploma or GED is required, with potential for a two-year technical/associate degree; lifting up to 50 lbs and willingness to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or able to obtain GED within 12 months.
• Able to climb and work in elevated areas, stand/sit for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work outdoors/indoors in varying conditions and rotate shifts including nights/weekends.
• Basic computer aptitude; comfortable with Microsoft applications and learning company systems.
• Valid US driver’s license; able to teamwork and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in harvest activities: prep, drying, shelling, husk oversight, packing.
• Monitor highly automated equipment for harvesting, conditioning, treating, packing.
• Perform warehouse tasks: forklift operation, sample collection, pooling.
• Assist with conditioning activities: sizing, gravity operation, packaging, palletizing.
• Support field activities: scouting, inspection, logistics management.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Valid US Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Two-Year Technical or Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Lean Manufacturing (5S)

Tractor / field equipment knowledge

Job description

Vylor, Inc. in Durant, IA, is hiring a Production Technician to join our seed production team.

You will participate in harvest, packaging, and warehouse tasks, monitor automated equipment, and support field activities with logistics and inspections. A high school diploma or GED is required, with potential for a two-year technical/associate degree; lifting up to 50 lbs and willingness to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends are essential.