Seed Operations Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Beck’s equipment as directed.
• Operate processing equipment in the plant.
• Operate the seed treater in the plant.
• Operate the bagging line.
• Absorb and assist with unloading inbound shipments, stacking product, picking and staging outbound shipments.
• Absorb and assist with production field isolation and planting duties.
• Absorb and assist with field inspections during pollination season.
• Absorb and assist with husking, sorting, drying, discard and shelling operations.
• Absorb and assist with seed box washing activities.
• Perform general farm duties and seed duties as needed.
• Absorb and assist with repairs and maintenance of all Beck’s equipment as assigned.
• Report ongoing status of operations to the Processing Plant Manager.
• Aid in implementing and following quality control standards in all seed production and processing activities.
• Report to the Processing Plant Manager on supply needs to continue operation of the plant.
• Maintain accurate records of operations performed in assigned projects.
• Operate commercial motor vehicles as directed by the Production Location Manager.
• Perform other production, processing, dock, and delivery functions as may be required by the Production Location Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• CDL or Chauffer license or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge and skills of farming.

Job Requirements

• Commitment to the mission of Beck’s Hybrids, specifically, to provide our customers with the best seed quality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Able to look at situations from several points of view.
• Has a positive attitude.
• Innovation.
• Passion.
• Adaptability.
• Teamwork.
• Commitment.
• Able to exercise judgment.

Physical Demands

• May be required to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.
• May be required to pass respiratory clearance evaluation.
• Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required.