Job Title: Production Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Production Technician to join our team for the Packaging/Conditioning season on 1st Shift. This role requires reliable transportation, strong attendance, and the ability to collaborate effectively. The position involves various duties depending on the season, including seed crop inspection, inventory management, harvesting, packaging, and maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field for weighing and unloading.

• Complete a wide range of harvest activities, such as husk and sort operations.

• Operate dryer to dry crop within prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements.

• Shell and store crop from bins in the dryer facility.

• Supply the Conditioning department with a constant supply of seed.

• Apply appropriate treatment to seed.

• Label, tag, bag, and palletize seed.

• Enter inventory information into the computer.

• Stage seed for shipment in the warehouse.

• Retag in-house seed.

• Re-bag backhaul returned seed.

• Inspect and wash pro boxes as necessary.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations.

• Ability to safely perform duties in a timely fashion while maintaining seed quality.

• Ability to work independently or with a team.

• Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate needs.

• Ability to make independent decisions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pass a background check and other pre-employment screenings.

• Have reliable transportation to the site and be able to arrive at the work site as instructed.

• Maintain enthusiasm, good attitude, honesty, and a willingness to treat all with respect.

• Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including overtime as needed.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, and walk on uneven surfaces.

• Steel Toed Shoes.

• Must NOT be colorblind.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to climb stairs at times.

• Must be able to read English.

• No education required.

• Smoking and tobacco products are strictly prohibited at the site.

• Forklift experience (nice to have).

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity for full-time employment at the end of a 3-month contract. Join a team where you can develop your skills and grow within the agriculture industry.

Work Environment

The work environment involves exposure to dust and corn dust, as well as working with seed treated with insecticides. Employees must be prepared to stand on their feet for 12-hour shifts, climb stairs, and lift up to 60 lbs. The shifts are as follows: 1st Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM, 2nd Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM, 3rd Shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rushville, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rushville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.