Warehouse Technician: Packaging (Flower)

Sakata Ornamentals; California; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Program + Company Match

Holiday Bonus

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Sakata Ornamentals is seeking a Warehouse Technician: Packaging (Flower) in Woodland, CA. The role focuses on operating seed processing and packaging equipment, maintaining stock, and meeting throughput targets while upholding quality standards.

The position requires attention to detail, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to work with seed treating and packaging processes. A high school diploma and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent visual, mathematical, and judgmental ability.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to learn seed treating, cleaning and packaging processes.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently run and clean seed conditioning and packaging equipment.
• Set up, operate, adjust, maintain and clean equipment per work orders and SOPs.
• Ensure weights on packaging orders are accurate and report discrepancies.
• Meet or exceed throughput while maintaining quality requirements.
• Record receiving, stocking and documentation for seed materials.
• Perform data entry and cyclic testing sample preparation.
• Conduct inventory movements and daily cycle counts; investigate discrepancies.
• Assist other departments as needed and maintain a clean workstation.
• Perform quality checks (counting, moisture, purity) and record data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Record keeping

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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Warehouse Technician: Packaging (Flower)

Full Time Manual Labor Woodland, CA, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

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*:

• Efficientlyrun 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.
• Responsible for proper delivery, receipt and stocking of seed from receiving and all work centers and completion of all required documentation and data entry.
• Pulls reports for cyclic testing and prepares required samples for cyclic updates.
• Performs inventory movements and completes required data entry.
• Performs daily cycle counts on inventory and reports results to inventory supervisor and other required managerial staff. Investigates problem areas and resolves discrepancies.
• 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 as follows but not limited to this list:
  • Be aware of and personally follow all SAI policies and procedures.
  • Raise issues with Supervisor or Lead when policies or procedures are not clear or not working.
  • Keep Supervisor or Lead informed of critical tasks not done.
  • Keep Supervisor or Lead informed of issues developing.

Required Knowledge/Skills/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 have ability to learn the technical aspects of seed treating, cleaning and packaging process.
• Ability to handle stress especially when encountering necessary projects, deadlines and/or high workload.
• 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:

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

Working Conditions / 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)

Employee Philanthropic Giving Program

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
15 Paid Company Holidays
2 Floating Holidays

Birthday Off

*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.

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*:

• Efficientlyrun 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.
• Responsible for proper delivery, receipt and stocking of seed from receiving and all work centers and completion of all required documentation and data entry.
• Pulls reports for cyclic testing and prepares required samples for cyclic updates.
• Performs inventory movements and completes required data entry.
• Performs daily cycle counts on inventory and reports results to inventory supervisor and other required managerial staff. Investigates problem areas and resolves discrepancies.
• 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 as follows but not limited to this list:
  • Be aware of and personally follow all SAI policies and procedures.
  • Raise issues with Supervisor or Lead when policies or procedures are not clear or not working.
  • Keep Supervisor or Lead informed of critical tasks not done.
  • Keep Supervisor or Lead informed of issues developing.

Required Knowledge/Skills/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 have ability to learn the technical aspects of seed treating, cleaning and packaging process.
• Ability to handle stress especially when encountering necessary projects, deadlines and/or high workload.
• 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 / 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)

Employee Philanthropic Giving Program

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
15 Paid Company Holidays
2 Floating Holidays

Birthday Off

*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.