Production Assistant - Seedway LLC - Mecklenburg, NY (Mecklenburg, NY, US, 14863) - GrowMark Inc.

SEEDWAY, LLC is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada.

Salary Range - $15.00 - $17.00 / hour

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Ensures company assets are utilized to produce the highest quality of seed.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Ensures seed quality by meeting required standards, minimizing cleaning losses and ensuring accuracy of seed treatment. 

Preserves value of seed to minimize loss.

Assists in the bagging of finished seed and mixing seed treatment.

Assists in shipping and receiving of products.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1 or more years of retail related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
    
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs. as needed.

Forklift experience helpful. 

Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures

Will be required to work hours other than those considered “normal” to meet seasonal demands.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.  

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.