Description

　　Responsibilities

　　The Seed Processing Assistant is responsible for assisting in the milling of seed, maintenance and operation of the seed processing equipment, coordination with the seed quality laboratory to isolate the best quality seed, delivery of seed to coaters and nurseries meeting grower’s schedules, maintenance of seed storage vaults, maintenance of the seed inventory including monthly reports and seed billing

　　This position is required to maintain milling records that allow full traceback

　　This position will report to the Assistant Manager, Seed Operations, and is located in Salinas, CA

　　Assist with the processing of the highest quality seed from raw seed lots ensuring that grower’s schedules are met in a timely manner

　　Maintenance of the milling equipment, seed vaults, and milling equipment to process the highest quality seed in a timely manner meeting grower's schedules/needs

　　Coordination with the seed laboratory to ensure that the highest possible seed quality is generated and the maintenance of processing records in order to be able to perform complete traceback through the processing operation

　　Will also aid with the processing of plant breeder's research seed including coordination and required quality analysis

　　Partner with various personnel to develop a new database and barcode system to label and track seed through the processing system, seed storage, and distribution

　　Provide a monthly inventory update and coordination of monthly seed billing

　　Collaborate with the quality control laboratory, growers, and seed coaters in order to ensure a constant and uninterrupted supply of premium high-quality seed to meet production schedule requirements

　　Coordinate closely with the quality control laboratory to provide samples for germination testing, and quality results and utilize those results for making the best quality milling decisions

　　Responsibility for ensuring that all activities within and equipment are maintained and operated safely for the processing facility and seed vault

　　Assist the Safety Coordinator with periodic inspections and maintenance of safety records and operation of processing equipment following appropriate SOP's, ensuring that everything is OSHA compliant and readiness is maintained for OSHA inspection

　　Assist the Assistant Manager of Seed Operations, as needed, with the field production and harvest/milling of seed including supervision of crews, maintenance, and supply of consumables, and transport of materials and seed

　　Seed harvest is one of several peek times that may require availability for longer work days and/or longer work weeks

　　Responsible for operating forklift to include safety inspections and maintenance required

　　Requirements

　　Requirements:

　　Willing to work flexible and long hours during peak season, with weekends required

　　The ideal candidate is Spanish speaking, has growing experience, and prior experience running and maintaining farm equipment

　　Physical demands of the essential functions: Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in the field or greenhouses

　　Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds

　　Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the research cycle

　　Potential allergens-pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse

　　The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms

　　Must have a valid driver’s license

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