Warehouse Technician: Packaging

Sakata Seed America, Inc.; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Program + Company Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sakata Seed America, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operator in Woodland, California. The role involves operating and maintaining seed conditioning and packaging equipment in the Logistics Department. The candidate should have a high school diploma and experience in warehouse operations, particularly forklift operation. Responsibilities include ensuring quality checks and maintaining workplace safety standards. The position offers comprehensive health and wellness benefits as well as financial incentives such as a 401(k) program with company match.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate seed treating and drying equipment, forklifts and other warehouse machinery.
• Willingness to learn technical aspects of seed treating, cleaning, and packaging process.
• Must acquire Qualified Applicator Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate and maintain seed conditioning and packaging equipment.
• Ensure accurate weights on packaging orders.
• Conduct quality checks and data entry for assigned processes.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area and warehouse.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent visual skills

Mathematical skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

High school or college science courses

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Job Summary: It is expected of this position to efficiently operate equipment utilized by the Logistics Department. Activities include (but are not limited to) any of the processes in operations related to preparing seed for delivery to the customer, which includes receiving, drying, ECW processes, cleaning, sizing, inventory, treating, packaging, and sampling activities. This position will be expected to keep the work area, warehouse and the facility clean. Participation in the maintenance of assigned equipment is expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Efficiently run and clean required seed conditioning, seed enhancement and packaging equipment as relevant within the Logistics Department.
• Sets up, operates, adjusts, maintains and cleans all equipment required to inspect, label and package products according to work orders, standard operating procedures and manuals.
• Responsible for making sure weights are accurate on all packaging orders and reporting any discrepancies immediately.
• Meet or exceed established target throughput for assigned area(s) while maintaining our quality requirements.
• Support other Logistics workstations or company departments as assigned or approved by the supervisor or Lead. Additional responsibilities may be required while working in other departments.
• Perform necessary quality checks for assigned processes, which may include seed counting, moisture testing, physical purity and other quality assurance checks. Perform data entry, data analysis, and data recording for each process as required.
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly work station. Proactively assist other areas in the department to maintain cleanliness throughout the warehouse.
• Comply with SAI, State and Federal Safety requirements and promote company programs that can minimize injuries, lost time, product loss and damage.
• Additional tasks may be assigned by the Supervisor or Lead as needed.
• Follow all SAI quality assurance, policies and procedures and keep Supervisor or Lead informed of issues developing, critical tasks not done and policy concerns.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have excellent visual, mathematical, and judgmental skill.
• Must be detail-oriented and have ability to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Must have ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Must have excellent analytical skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Must have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must be able to learn the technical aspects of seed treating, cleaning and packaging process.
• Must have ability to acquire Qualified Applicator Certificate.
• Must have ability to safely operate seed treating and drying equipment, forklifts and other warehouse machinery and equipment.
• Must have ability to read and understand written instructions in English.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• High school or college science courses desirable.

Experience and Background:

• Prior forklift operation experience.
• Minimum two years warehouse or related work experience preferred.
• Seed industry or agricultural background desirable.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Must have ability to lift 55 pounds on a regular/daily basis.
• Must be able to work with chemicals and other irritating substances.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment on a daily/regular basis.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in dusty, hot and cold conditions.
• Must be available to work overtime during busy times of year and work weekend duty as required.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability Insurance (plans vary by location)

Financial Benefits:

• 401(k) Program + Company Match
• Profit Sharing Program via 401(k)
• Holiday Bonus
• Performance Incentive Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 529 College‑Savings Plan
• Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Time Off & Flexibility:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty (as described above) satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.