What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cottonseed Technician - Bapchule, AZ (Recent Agriculture Graduate) position at Rangam?
- Position Title: Seasonal Quality Assurance Plant Monitor Technician
I am only looking for candidates who want to work second shift (5:00 PM – 5:30 AM) Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays. They must be ok to work in plant setting (environmental setting cold/hot temperatures).
Position Objective:
- This position is accountable for performing day to day testing of seed at the site.
- Key emphasis will be placed on the accurate testing of cottonseed quality before, during, and after processing to ensure high quality planting seeds.
- This includes but is not limited to conformance of standards and appearance ratings.
- This includes daily interaction with other Site Supply personnel to produce and deliver the finest quality seed possible.
- Position will periodically work in the QA Lab for fuzzy seed testing.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Monitoring quality of seed. (Immature, cracks, seed color, and etc.)
- Monitor cleaner, gravity tables, and color sorter to desired setting.
- Conduct appropriate seed quality tests in lab.
- Perform calibration and document on proper forms.
- Testing for the acid concentration on seed.
- Enter and ensure accurate information in the plant monitoring daily spreadsheet.
- Conduct sampling of bagged and bulk seed as directed.
- Conduct appropriate seed quality tests in the QA Lab at plant.
- Follow lab procedures to produce accurate results.
- Perform Seed Count for production settings.
- Confirm production equipment settings (printhead) before each variety.
- Check off on final production to ensure it meets quality to ship out.
- Inspect and document transport vehicles before authorizing warehouse to load.
- Fill out paperwork required to perform task at work.
- Ensure information is entered in the plant monitoring correctly.
- Assist with variety cleans to prevent cross contamination.
- Assist the Shift Supervisor as directed.
- Assist in other areas of the site as needed. (Seed returns, shipping of finished goods, delinting, treating etc.)
- Maintain good housekeeping practices.
- Maintain the seed equipment.
- Cross-training in the Cottonseed Quality Assurance Lab as needed. Must be comfortable working in both lab and plant setting.
Primary Responsibilities (continued):
- Follow all OSHA safety rules and regulations to promote a safe working environment (e.g., Confined Space procedures, LOTO procedures, Climbing Ladders, etc…)
- Participate and retain safety training and apply with daily operations.
- Work closely with other team members to make sure quality of work and quality of seed being produced is the best in the industry.
- Performs other duties as directed by the Site Manager, Plant Manager, Shift Supervisor or designee.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Agriculture and plant setting: 1 year (Required)
- Seeds or cottonseeds: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bapchule, AZ 85121 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bapchule, AZ 85121: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22
