Associate I - Seed Packing Operations - Weekday Shift

Position Summary

Johnny's is seeking a Full-Time Operations Associates I for our Day Shift. This position will primarily involve working in the Seed Packing department but will be required to cross-train and work in the Shipping, Warehouse, and Inventory departments as needed. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and has excellent organizational skills.

Standard Hours

Standard hours for Day Shift are Monday through Friday, 5:50 am - 2:20 pm. Overtime may be required depending on production needs. Starting pay for Day Shift is $17.51 per hour.

Position Responsibilities

Seed Packing

Seed Packing functions may include: - Packing seed into commercial and consumer sizes using various hand or mechanical means available. - Comfortable working in a repetitive process environment and following processes and detailed instructions. - Basic computer skills necessary. - Familiarity with conversions of ounces/pounds into grams is required. Tasks could also include: - Assembling kits and products. - Processing bulk seed orders for commercial purposes weighing between 50-70 pounds.

Shipping, Warehouse and Inventory

Cross-train to perform various tasks in the Shipping and Warehouse functions: - Locating incoming material in different stockrooms. - Finding material using inventory systems. - Rearranging material. - Shrink-wrapping and labeling. - Assisting the receiver with sampling, labeling, or receiving. - Supporting cycle counters with locating and weighing. - Reporting any problems or shortages to your supervisor or Lead. - Supporting daily order shipments by gathering, checking, packing, shipping, stocking, and performing other duties as needed. Using handheld units for accurate inventory picking and tracking and preparing inventory for the shipping department. Maintaining a balanced work area by working quickly and accurately while keeping the work environment clean and safe.

Qualifications & Skills

- Punctuality and dependability are crucial for this role. - Ability to perform simple mathematical functions is a key part of the production process. - Accuracy and attention to detail are critical aspects of this role. - Ability to work unsupervised as well as with a team. - Working in a safe and effective manner is required. - Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a positive and professional manner with internal and external customers. - Ability to comply with the company policies and procedures. - Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced production environment. - Team-focused and collaborative to achieve departmental and company goals.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to read, communicate, and work with numbers. - Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift to 50 lbs. repetitively. - Ability to climb stationary ladders.

Benefits

Health Insurance (PPO, HSA) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care) Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Profit Sharing 401(k) Employee Discount Maternity/Paternity/Adoption & Foster Care Leave Company Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off & Float Holidays Paid Holidays Educational Assistance

About the Role

Johnny's Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service. Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.