General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker plays a key role in seasonal seed production operations, supporting activities that range from receiving and processing harvested crops to cleaning, packaging, warehousing, and shipping seed. Depending on the time of year, you rotate through different tasks in the field and plant, helping ensure seed quality, safety, and timely delivery to customers. You monitor and operate equipment and facilities, follow standard operating procedures, and maintain high safety standards while working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field, including weighing and unloading in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete a wide range of harvest activities during the fall season, such as husk and sort operations.
• Operate crop dryers to dry seed within prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements.
• Shell and store crop from bins in the dryer facility, ensuring proper handling and documentation.
• Supply the conditioning department with a consistent flow of seed to support ongoing production needs.
• Apply appropriate treatments to seed according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Label, tag, bag, and palletize seed during winter operations to prepare product for storage and shipment.
• Enter inventory information accurately into computer systems to maintain up-to-date records.
• Stage seed for shipment in the warehouse, organizing pallets and loads for efficient outbound logistics.
• Retag in-house seed and re-bag backhaul (returned) seed during the spring and summer seasons.
• Inspect pro boxes to ensure they are free of debris and properly cleaned before use.
• Wash pro boxes as necessary to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.
• Monitor and operate equipment and facilities, including field equipment and plant machinery, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain safety standards at all times and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.
• Rotate through various roles within the area, which may include working in a control room or other operational stations.
• Perform general production, packaging, machine operation, loading and unloading trucks, and inspection tasks as assigned.
• Work both indoors and outdoors, including walking on uneven surfaces and handling materials in agricultural environments.
• Collaborate with team members while also being able to work independently, adjusting to changing conditions and anticipating operational needs.
• Make independent decisions within the scope of your responsibilities to keep production running smoothly.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations.
• Ability to safely perform duties in a timely fashion while maintaining seed quality.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate operational needs.
• Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced production setting.
• Capability to stand for long periods of time during shifts.
• Ability to climb stairs as required by plant layout and equipment access.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to read English to follow labels, instructions, and safety information.
• Must speak good English to communicate clearly with supervisors and team members.
• Must not be colorblind due to the need to distinguish labels, indicators, or product markings.
• Must have and wear steel-toed shoes while on site to meet safety requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience is preferred and considered a nice-to-have skill.
• Experience with general labor, production, packaging, and machine operation is beneficial.
• Background in inspection, loading and unloading trucks, or farm work is an advantage.
• No formal education requirements; candidates without prior degrees are welcome.
• Comfort working in an agricultural production setting with exposure to dust and seed treatments.
• Commitment to following site rules, including strict prohibition of smoking and tobacco products on the premises.

Why Work Here?

You join a seasonal operation that offers clear opportunities for growth, including the potential to transition to full-time employment after the contract period and strong prospects for rehire in future seasons. You benefit from structured training, consistent scheduling with defined shifts, and the chance to gain hands-on experience in agricultural production and logistics. The culture values safety, teamwork, and reliability, providing a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the success of each planting season.

Work Environment

This role is based in an agricultural production facility focused on seed processing and handling. The work environment includes both indoor plant areas and outdoor spaces, with exposure to corn and insecticide dust associated with treating and preparing seed for farms. You work around production equipment, dryers, shelling machinery, packaging lines, and warehouse operations, and may use forklifts and other material-handling tools if qualified. Training begins with a daytime start time and continues with onboarding during 7:00 AM–3:30 PM hours, after which you are assigned to a team working five days of 8-hour shifts on either day or night shift based on business needs. Standard shifts include a first shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, a second shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, and a third shift from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. You must be able to work six days per week, with the specific day off staggered. The facility can appear dusty and dirty due to agricultural materials, but it is focused on seed production and operates under strict safety standards. Steel-toed shoes are required, and smoking or tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on site. Dress is practical and safety-oriented, suitable for a physically active role in a production and warehouse setting.

• Pay- new- 1st $19.50, 2nd - $22.50, 3rd - $21.50
• Pay -returner – 1st $20.50, 2nd – $23.50, 3rd - $22.50
• Shift- 1st – 6:30am-3pm, 2nd – 2:30pm-11pm, 3rd – 10:30pm-7am – will work 6 days a week 48hours 

This is a Contract position based out of Worthington, IN.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $22.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Worthington,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.