Seed Treater Operator

Pay Rate: Min$13.50 Max $17.50

Summary Coordinates activities in producing seed stocks for shareholders by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operate the seed processing cleaner, seed treater, drive forklift, and other related equipment to produce quality product incompliance with regulated environment and follow all Premium Peanut Standard Operation Procedures.

Visually inspects treated seed to ensure proper treatment coverage.

Verify scale readings on seed treating fluids and replace efficiently and effectively when needed.

Perform corrective machine adjustment and adjust process variables. Monitor and record information.

(Verbal, written, computer).

Shows familiarity with the seed treater area. Example (change out pump hoses, prime treater system to the atomizer, stop and start the process with minimal non-compliant seed and shut down the process properly.)

Upon completion of training, follow instructions and work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.

Collaborate in a professional and friendly way with packaging crew on current operations and work and function as an integral part of the Premium Peanut Seed Team.

Ability to adapt to changing requirements and deadlines, assess workload and manage accordingly.

Effectively communicate with team both verbally and in writing.

Responsible to complete, or assist with, regular maintenance, special projects, safety and other improvements to the equipment and facility, and other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is

This position description is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of tasks, competencies, prerequisites, or goals. Other tasks or goals may be assigned – either on a temporary or permanent basis – as deemed necessary by company officials. Position descriptions, or the employee’s job, may be modified or changed by the company at any time. This position description should not be considered to be a contract of employment.