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Seasonal Packager

Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc.
Tolono, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Seasonal
$18 - $22 an hour
10 days ago

Qualifications

Optimizing workflow processes
Weed control
Performance improvement leadership
Manufacturing facilities cleaning
Floor cleaning
Equipment repair
Agricultural harvesting
Packing
Team leadership
Order preparation
Forklift
Planting (gardening technique)
Open field cultivation
Order shipping
Cultivation (fertilizing method)
Field research
Plant biology research projects
Shipping and receiving inventory management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Implementing research protocols
Equipment maintenance
Logistics warehouse coordination
Crop seed production
Irrigation system regular maintenance
Pest control chemical handling
Post-harvest management
Field data collection
Project leadership
Facilities routine maintenance
Packaging equipment

Full Job Description

Seasonal Packager

IFSI is seeking a highly motivated Seasonal Packager with primary responsibilities in Tolono, IL. This position will assist with seed conditioning, packaging, warehousing and shipping efforts. The packaging season lasts through spring and could continue later depending on product and company needs.

Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

IFSI is an independent company delivering leading research, product development, licensing and production for the seed industry's vegetable and field crops.

Our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Dedication, Collaboration, and Drive are the foundations of our success. We seek a Research Farm Technician who embodies and upholds these values in their daily work. At IFSI our brand purpose is "Growing Together." We believe in fostering growth not only in our research programs but also with our customers, partners, team members, and the environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead and execute crop management (fertilizer, weed and pest control) for on-site and off-site trials and nurseries. Activities may include spraying herbicides, maintaining accurate application records, and coordinating with 3rd party cooperators and applicators.
Lead field prep activities in the spring as well as fall field cleanup and tillage.
Lead all research farm activities related to equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of research facilities.
Coordinate and complete irrigation activities according to needs of the station breeding programs.
Assist with activities related to variety testing, including coordinating testing sites, seed preparation, inventory management, planting, plot maintenance, and data collection.
Assist in leadership of pollination, tissue sampling, data collection and disease inoculation in breeding nurseries.
Assist with nursery harvest, drying, shelling, and treating of resulting seed.
Lead part-time and seasonal labor daily to accomplish goals of the research program.
Execute research project protocols, generating high quality, accurate, and timely data to support breeding decisions
Collaborate and support breeding program activities as needed.
Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe, accurate and efficient manner and lead process improvement in these areas.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

Operating seed packaging equipment.
Operating seed cleaning equipment.
Responsible for housekeeping duties on the production floor (sweeping and cleaning equipment).
Assist with customer incoming/outgoing warehouse shipments and orders.
Assist with warehousing activities.

Qualifications / Knowledge Needed:

Ability to lift up to 60 LBS on a regular basis.
Forklift experience desired but not required.
Strong work ethic focused on attention to detail, productivity accuracy and timeliness.
Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.
Must have proficient written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to wear mask if needed during certain times due to crop dust conditions.
Capable of working long hours/possible weekends during critical seasonal periods.

Leadership Capabilities Desired:

Team oriented, innovative, trusted, results oriented.
Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, multi duty work environment.
Possess work ethic that strives for excellence in productivity, accuracy and timeliness.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

This position has an hourly pay range of $18.00 to $20.00 an hour.
The pay range is merely an estimate and based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience.

Reporting:

This position reports to the Product Technician Lead.

IFSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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