General Production Worker

The General Production Worker supports seed production operations throughout the year, performing a variety of tasks that change with the season. In this role, you handle activities such as receiving and processing crop from the field, operating equipment to dry and store seed, cleaning and packaging seed, and supporting warehousing and shipping to ensure customers receive high-quality product for each planting season. You rotate through different roles, including operating field and plant equipment, and you maintain strict safety and quality standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field, including weighing and unloading during harvest season (September–October).
• Perform a wide range of harvest activities such as husk and sort operations to maintain seed quality.
• Operate dryers to dry crop within prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements.
• Shell and store crop from bins in the dryer facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Supply the conditioning department with a consistent and adequate supply of seed.
• Apply appropriate treatment to seed while following safety and quality guidelines.
• Label, tag, bag, and palletize seed during the winter months (November–March).
• Enter inventory information into the computer accurately to support inventory management.
• Stage seed for shipment in the warehouse to ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Retag in-house seed and re-bag backhaul (returned) seed during spring and summer (April–August).
• Inspect pro boxes to ensure they are clean, free of debris, and ready for use, and wash pro boxes as needed.
• Monitor and operate equipment and facilities, including field equipment, to ensure conformance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain safety standards at all times and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.
• Rotate through various roles within the area, which may include a control room rotation.
• Perform general production, packaging, loading, and unloading tasks, including unloading trucks as needed.
• Work both indoors and outdoors, including on uneven surfaces, while lifting, pushing, and pulling materials up to 60 pounds.
• Collaborate with team members or work independently as required, adjusting to changing conditions and anticipating operational needs.

• Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations.
• Ability to safely perform duties in a timely manner while maintaining seed quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate operational needs.
• Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs when required.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to read English and speak English clearly to understand instructions and safety information.
• Willingness and ability to monitor and operate production and field equipment in line with standard operating procedures.
• Commitment to maintaining safety standards and following emergency procedures when necessary.
• Steel-toed shoes or boots suitable for an industrial/agricultural environment.
• Ability to work any assigned day or night shift based on business needs, including 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to work in an environment with dust from corn and seed treatments.
• Ability to comply with a strictly non-smoking, no-tobacco worksite.

• Forklift experience is preferred and considered a plus.
• No formal education requirements for this role.
• Experience with general labor, production, packaging, machine operation, inspection, loading and unloading trucks, or farm work is beneficial.
• Comfort working with agricultural products and in a production-plant setting.
• Attention to detail when labeling, tagging, bagging, and entering inventory data.
• Must not be colorblind, due to the need to distinguish labels, tags, or product indicators.

You join a seasonal operation that offers the opportunity to learn multiple aspects of agricultural production and plant operations across different times of the year. The role provides a clear path to full-time employment at the end of a six-month contract and strong potential for rehire in future seasons, supporting continuity and growth. You gain hands-on experience with modern production equipment in a safety-focused environment, while working a consistent schedule with defined breaks. This setting is well suited for individuals who enjoy physical, active work, value teamwork, and want to build a long-term connection with a leading agricultural operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in an agricultural production facility that handles seed corn and related products. The environment can appear dusty and dirty due to corn and insecticide dust associated with seed treatment, but operations follow safety and quality standards. You work both indoors in plant and warehouse areas and outdoors around fields and loading areas, often on uneven surfaces. The position involves extended periods of standing, lifting up to 60 pounds, climbing stairs, and performing repetitive tasks. Smoking and all tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on site. The work schedule begins with onboarding on the first day at 7:30 a.m., followed by the remainder of the first week from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After onboarding, you move to a 12-hour shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on either the front half or back half of the week, typically working 42 hours per week (Sunday–Tuesday plus a partial Wednesday, or Thursday–Saturday plus a partial Wednesday). You must be able to work any day or night of the week based on business needs, with some flexibility depending on operational requirements. You receive 15-minute breaks for every four hours worked. The facility uses production machinery, dryers, shellers, conditioning equipment, pro boxes, and warehouse systems, and you may operate or work around forklifts and other material-handling equipment. Appropriate industrial footwear with steel toes is required, and attire should be suitable for a physically demanding, dusty, agricultural production setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Worthington, IN.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $22.50/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Worthington,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

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