Seeding Machine Operator

Little Leaf Farms, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms, LLC is seeking a Seeding Machine Operator in Pennsylvania to oversee seed preparation, seeding, and cleaning in line with production plans.

You will work with the seeding lead and maintenance team to ensure accurate seed placement, monitor seed loss, and maintain equipment in good condition, supporting quality and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating seed seeding machinery and related equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Willing to work weekends as needed.
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Seed placement and tracking seed loss.
• Maintain soil moisture and keep equipment clean.
• Coordinate with the seeding lead and maintenance technicians.
• Ensure gutters and area are clean; maintain equipment.
• Support quality and food safety by keeping the work area clean.
• Communicate with other production areas; perform tasks as directed.
• Cover the seeding area comprehensively.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Standing for long periods

Physical stamina (lift 40 lbs)

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Bilingual (preferred)

Job description

Description

The Seeding Machine Operator is a critical member of the growing team. Their role supports producing a quality product on time for our customers by overseeing the seed preparation, seeding, and cleaning in coordination with production plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Role may include some or all of the responsibilities listed below)

• Seed placement
• Keeping track of seed loss
• Maintaining proper soil moisture
• Quality - Support Food Safety by always ensuring cleanliness of the equipment and area
• Check that the gutters are clean
• Maintain the equipment in good running condition
• Pay attention to the details
• Point of contact for all support areas, work with Maintenance technicians on equipment problems
• Communication with the seeding lead
• Any other jobs as required by the direct supervisor
• Total coverage of the Seeding area.
• Responsible for making the test in accordance with the requests of the growers.
• Responsible for sending the complete gutters in accordance with the quality specifications.
• Assist in communicating with maintenance on daily requests
• Assisting with other jobs required by production supervisor or growers.

Requirements

• Good work ethic
• Team player
• Ability to drive a forklift (preferred)
• Standing on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues with equipment
• Must be able to work weekends
• Computer Savvy
• Bi-lingual preferred but not required