Seed Receiving & Quality Control Specialist

Ball Horticultural Company; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Seed Handler for the Receiving team. You will receive, verify, record, and move incoming seed so it is accurately accounted for and available for production, using SAP and standard lab orders.

You will inspect deliveries for damage or contamination, check labels, and communicate issues to the team. This role requires attention to detail, basic Excel skills, and the ability to work in a cold vault environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand simple calculations used in receiving.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive dock deliveries and record incoming seed accurately so receiving work continues without avoidable delays.
• Use SAP to complete receiving functions and lab orders, including the calculations and records needed to process seed correctly.
• Check seed labels, double-check calculations, and verify that seed is separated and directed to the correct storage location.
• Follow quality-control measures and watch for tampering, contamination, or damage; photograph damaged material and communicate the issue to the team.
• Move seed to vaults and complete the tares/pouches process so material is available for production in a timely manner.
• Answer the dock door and communicate clearly with team members about deliveries, discrepancies, damage, and next steps.
• Check invoicing associated with received seed.
• Take samples and make storage or receiving adjustments as directed by the receiving process.

Skills

Reading calculations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Forklift certification (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ball Horticultural Company in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Seed Handler for the Receiving team. You will receive, verify, record, and move incoming seed so it is accurately accounted for and available for production, using SAP and standard lab orders.

You will inspect deliveries for damage or contamination, check labels, and communicate issues to the team. This role requires attention to detail, basic Excel skills, and the ability to work in a cold vault environment.