Job Description

General Production Worker

The General Production Worker plays a key role in seasonal seed production operations, supporting activities that range from receiving and processing harvested crops to cleaning, packaging, warehousing, and shipping seed. Depending on the time of year, you rotate through different tasks in the field and plant, helping ensure seed quality, safety, and timely delivery to customers. You monitor and operate equipment and facilities, follow standard operating procedures, and maintain high safety standards while working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field, including weighing and unloading in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete a wide range of harvest activities during the fall season, such as husk and sort operations.
• Operate crop dryers to dry seed within prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements.
• Shell and store crop from bins in the dryer facility, ensuring proper handling and documentation.
• Supply the conditioning department with a consistent flow of seed to support ongoing production needs.
• Apply appropriate treatments to seed according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Label, tag, bag, and palletize seed during winter operations to prepare product for storage and shipment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to safely perform duties in a timely fashion while maintaining seed quality.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate operational needs.
• Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced production setting.
• Capability to stand for long periods of time during shifts.
• Ability to climb stairs as required by plant layout and equipment access.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to read English to follow labels, instructions, and safety information.
• Must speak good English to communicate clearly with supervisors and team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience is preferred and considered a nice-to-have skill.
• Experience with general labor, production, packaging, and machine operation is beneficial.
• No formal education requirements; candidates without prior degrees are welcome.
• Comfort working in an agricultural production setting with exposure to dust and seed treatments.
• Commitment to following site rules, including strict prohibition of smoking and tobacco products on the premises.

Why Work Here?

You join a seasonal operation that offers clear opportunities for growth, including the potential to transition to full-time employment after the contract period and strong prospects for rehire in future seasons. You benefit from structured training, consistent scheduling with defined shifts, and the chance to gain hands-on experience in agricultural production and logistics. The culture values safety, teamwork, and reliability, providing a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the success of each planting season.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $22.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Worthington, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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