Job Description
Seed Coating Technician
Purpose of the position:
Seed pelleting is the process of adding inert materials to seeds which increases their weight, size and shape to improve precise metering, spacing and depth of seed in the field.
POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Seed Coating Technicians are tasked with uniformly coating batches of seed with all required treatments to a specified pellet size.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report to Production Supervisor.
- Gather seed and required coating materials for seed processing.
- Ensure workplace equipment (coating pan, sizing mill, sizing guide) is thoroughly clean and ready for use.
- Use all assigned safety equipment.
- Complete seed coating process as directed by Production Supervisor in a safe and efficient manner.
- Fill out production sheets with coating material information and the processed start and end times.
- Maintain a clean workplace area.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
PROFILE COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Ability to work well individually and with others in an active and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize, plan out and accomplish necessary tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate well verbally.
- Ability to take direction and constructive criticism to the employee’s own benefit.
- Must have basic mathematical understanding and be familiar with units of measurement.
- Must be able to lift 50-80 lbs.
- Ability to work in a dusty and loud work environment. (Safety equipment and uniforms are provided by Seed Dynamics to Seed Coating Technicians.)
- Must be able to pass a drug, auditory, and respiratory screening prior to starting employment.
Seed Dynamics Inc. is an “at will” Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salinas, CA 93901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person