Seed Warehouse & Plant Operator

Latham Quality; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription plan

Dental coverage

401(k) plan with match

FSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Latham Quality, Inc. is a family-owned seed company based in Alexander, Iowa, seeking a Warehouse & Plant Worker to keep seed production and shipping running smoothly.

You will operate a forklift, load/unload trucks, condition seed, and assist with plant duties in a safety-conscious, team‑oriented environment. The role offers overtime opportunities during peak planting and harvest seasons, with a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time staff, including medical, dental, FSA, and a strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred; certification provided or required upon hire.
• Valid driver's license; ability to drive a tractor (training provided).
• Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail with counts, labeling, and order accuracy.
• Prior warehouse, agricultural, manufacturing, or plant experience is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment maintenance skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move, stack, and stage seed bags, totes, and pallets throughout the warehouse and yard.
• Load and unload trucks of soybeans, corn, and other seed products by hand and with equipment.
• Sort, organize, stage, and set up customer and dealer loads for shipment from the warehouse.
• Assist with seed conditioning, treating, bagging, tagging, and palletizing as needed.
• Drive a tractor and operate other plant and yard equipment on an occasional, as-needed basis.
• Verify product counts, lot numbers, and order accuracy; help maintain accurate inventory records (including in Seedware).
• Keep the warehouse, plant, and equipment clean, organized, and in good working order, including routine sanitation and minor maintenance.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work cooperatively with team members and communicate clearly to keep operations on schedule.
• Perform other warehouse, plant, and general labor duties as assigned, especially during peak planting and harvest seasons.

Skills

Dependable

Safety-conscious

Team player

Attention to detail

Punctual

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Tractor operation

Job description

Latham Quality, Inc. is a family-owned seed company based in Alexander, Iowa, seeking a Warehouse & Plant Worker to keep seed production and shipping running smoothly.

You will operate a forklift, load/unload trucks, condition seed, and assist with plant duties in a safety-conscious, team‑oriented environment. The role offers overtime opportunities during peak planting and harvest seasons, with a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time staff, including medical, dental, FSA, and a strong