Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
*Mills and treats seed,
*Receives and distributes seed,
*Maintains inventory of seed warehouse using designated software or systems,
*Operates, maintains, and repairs equipment used in the performance of seed warehouse duties, including welding
*Performs general housekeeping of warehouse and grounds
*Identifies and stakes fields for harvest
*Identifies insects in fields
*Performs field “stand counts”
*Pulls samples from fields
*Operates a variety of vehicles at the warehouse and in the field
*Establishes positive relationships with grower community and customers
*Creates detailed reports as necessary
*Assists with ensuring that growing and harvest methods comply with the Company’s Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture programs; ensures that seed product is safe and meets customer and Company requirements.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in field of Agriculture; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training
Licensure
Must possess OR Applicator License. Must be Forklift certified. Must have or have the ability to obtain Commercial Chemical Consultant License.. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable. May be required to obtain a Drone license as necessary.
Type: Full-time
About
Smith Frozen Foods, Inc
Smith Frozen Foods is a family owned company started in 1919 by Albert Smith. Through the generations the company was eventually purchased by Gordon and Sharon Smith. With a desire to keep the business with the family Gordon left his law career, rolled up his sleeves, and brought a successful company to a whole new level. With increased productivity and cold storage Smith Frozen Foods now produces over 130 million pounds of product specializing in peas, corn, carrots, and lima beans. With a processing facility that is in nature’s back yard we are able to bring these wonderful vegetables from ground to freezer in minimal time preserving the freshness you deserve.