Processing Plant Technician

Beck's Hybrids

  • IA
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    This position reports to the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager for guidance on day-to-day activities of processing, treating and packaging seed for Beck's. As a member of the Beck's Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package: Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner.

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    Description

    This position reports to the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager for guidance on day-to-day activities of processing, treating and packaging seed for Beck's. Employees in this role must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift from October through March. During the off-season, work schedules generally return to daytime hours as operational needs allow.

    As a member of the Beck's Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:

    • Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
    • 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
    • Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
    • Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, Two-Hundred dollar Merchandise Allowance, & Much More

    Responsibilities

    • Follow directives of the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager concerning processing products.
    • Operate processing equipment in the plant.
    • Operate the seed treater in the plant.
    • Operate the bagging line.
    • Communicate to the supervisor on any quality concerns with product.
    • Report ongoing status of operations to the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager.
    • Report to the supervisor on supply needs to continue operation of the plant.
    • Aid in implementing and following quality control standards in the processing, treating and packaging of products in the corn plant.
    • Assist in the husking, sorting, drying, discard and shelling operations.
    • Assist with seed box washing activities.
    • Record bagging information for the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager.
    • Perform other related duties as may be required by the Bagging Lead, Processing Plant Manager, or Production Location Manager.

    Job Requirements

    Education and training:

    • 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.

    Technical knowledge:

    • Basic mechanical skills.
    • Ability to perform mathematical computations.
    • Must be able to successfully complete Beck's Fork Lift training.

    Characteristics for Success:

    • 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

    • Ability to look at situations from several points of view

    • Has a positive attitude

    • Demonstrates the Attitudes and Actions of Beck's Hybrids:

    • Integrity

    • Innovation

    • Passion

    • Adaptability

    • Teamwork

    • Commitment

    • Ability to exercise judgment

    Physical demands:

    • Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted.
    • Ability to pass respiratory medical clearance evaluation may be required.

    Experience:

    • None.

    In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.

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