Operations worker

About the Role

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. We specialize in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds, collaborating with growers to deliver regionally relevant and reliable solutions for today’s agricultural challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in keeping the warehouse a clean and safe environment.
• Operate equipment and follow processes to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in the general warehouse annual inventory.
• Adhere to all established plant procedures (Safety, Quality, HR, etc.).
• Perform product quality assessments and ensure adherence to product specifications.
• Ensure all seed picked and transported is accurately identified and checked against production orders.
• Fill orders per production order instructions.
• Perform clean-downs and changeovers correctly to eliminate product mixture.
• Manage and use chemicals and hazardous materials responsibly for seed treatment, following all safety guidelines.
• Operate various equipment for seed cleaning, sizing, treating, and packaging.
• Manage and maintain machine and chemical log books for complete product traceability.
• Execute sampling procedures per established requirements to maintain company quality standards.
• Ensure product identification throughout the process with double checks (two sets of initials).
• Print and accurately complete all necessary information to fulfill work orders.
• Prepare seed for shipping and receiving.
• Implement preventive maintenance for plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy in data entry and JDE or STARLIMS transactions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing and/or agricultural operations.
• Multi-skill capability: demonstrate knowledge of process and equipment across one or more departments, including standard operating procedures and certifications (QAC, and others as required).
• Ability to drive a forklift and obtain forklift certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $20.50 - $25/hr, determined by local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits Choices: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Work/Life Balance:
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year + 1 Floating Holiday.
  • Paid shutdown holidays.
  • Progressive time off starting at 80 vacation hours.
• Company Covered Benefits:
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Long and Short-Term Disability.
• Wellness Benefits:
  • Family EAP, Telehealth, and Mental Wellness Services.
• Internal Career Progression:
  • Promotions from within.
  • Paid Annual Training.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
• Welcoming Environment:
  • Business casual attire; open-door policy.
• Financial Wellness:
  • 401(k) dollar-for-dollar Employer matching.
  • Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck.
  • Traditional and Roth (401k) plan options.
  • Company Profit sharing in December.
• Family Benefits:
  • Maternity and Paternity paid time off.
  • Fertility and Infertility benefits.
  • Low family medical deductibles.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Regular use of hands and fingers for handling equipment and performing tasks.
• Effective communication through talking and hearing.
• Frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of items up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision capabilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment.
• Exposure to warehouse and outdoor weather conditions.
• Walking on uneven ground, working near equipment or machinery, and in dusty environments.
• Exposure to vibration or constant movement.
• Loud noise levels typical of this work environment.