Seedline Worker

Company: Growers Transplanting, Inc.

Job Title: Seedline Worker

Job Classification: Regular, Full Time

Job Status: Hourly

Department: Seedline/Planting

Report To: Head Grower

Location: Santa Maria

Date: January 2025

Position Summary

A Seedline Worker is responsible for supporting the production process in seed handling, planting, or packaging. They ensure that seeds are prepared, handled, and distributed correctly, meeting production standards and ensuring optimal conditions for plant growth. This position involves working with seed planting machinery, performing manual labor tasks, and assisting in the quality control of seeds and plants.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Prepare and handle seeds for planting, including sorting, packaging, and labelling them for distribution. Ensure seeds are stored in optimal conditions to maintain their viability.
• Assist in the planting of seeds, whether by hand or with planting machinery, following production schedules and maintaining efficient workflows.
• Operate seed planting machinery, including Seedline equipment, to ensure proper placement and spacing of seeds. Monitor machine performance and adjust settings as needed.
• Inspect seeds for damage, defects, or contamination. Ensure that only high-quality seeds are used for planting and packaging.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on seed planting machinery and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Keep track of seed stock and other planting materials. Report low stock or potential shortages to supervisors.
• Maintain accurate records of seed batches, planting schedules, and any adjustments made during the planting process.
• Follow safety guidelines and company protocols to prevent accidents and ensure proper handling of seeds and equipment.
• Work with other team members to meet daily production targets and assist with other tasks in the facility as needed, such as packing or quality inspection.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Good Communication Skills, written and oral.
• Able to work flexible hours
• Forklift Certified

Physical Requirements

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close distance and color vision.

• This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed in the Position Summary are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees interested in learning more about the essential duties and responsibilities of this position should complete the Position Interest Form and submit it to the Human Resources Department.
• The compensation range for this role is determined by factors such as location and required skills. The salary range provided reflects the lowest to highest amount we reasonably anticipate paying for this position at the time of posting. Compensation is influenced by labor market conditions and various factors, including but not limited to: the prevailing minimum wage in the area, relevant education, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and business needs. It is not typical for a new hire to be offered the highest end of the salary range. Pay decisions are made based on the unique circumstances of each candidate and position. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits to eligible employees.