Job purpose The focus of the seed plant operator is to produce high-quality pedigree seed which meets the expectations of Parkland Farm’s customers. A seed plant operator should aim to be cross-trained in all duties pertaining to seed plant operations and warehousing.
Duties and responsibilities
- Soybean seed packaging into bags, totes, and bulk.
- Operate and adjust seed cleaning equipment
- Loading and unloading trucks of packaged seed
- Loading and unloading trucks of raw and cleaned bulk soybeans
- Moving/Operating augers and belts
- Forklift operation for warehousing and various activities
- Unloading and loading wagons
- Sweeping and Cleaning Grain Bins
- Unloading/Loading grain bins
- Mixing seed treatment and treating soybean seed
- Assisting retail customers and loading their seed orders
- General maintenance of seed plant equipment
- Off season duties include yard cleanup, maintenance, assisting in farming operations
- Report off-spec product to plant foreman
- Sampling soybean seed and recording quality, and seed count information
- Maintain a safe and clean working setting
Work duties may change daily based on the needs of the operation
Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License Required
- Forklift experience is an asset
- Experience with farm equipment an asset but not necessary
Working conditions
- Must be comfortable with heights
- Exposure to grain dust
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour Expected hours: 44.0 per week