Seed Processing Line Operator
Looking for a great place to work with exceptional benefits? Come join the KWS team located at our Tangent, Oregon seed production facility. We are currently looking for a full-time permanent Seed Processing Line Operator, where the main responsibility is to monitor seed line equipment during operations to ensure high quality seed processing and production.Summary / Purpose:Monitor seed line equipment during operations to ensure high quality seed processing and production.Essential Job Functions:Follow procedures and documentation, communicate clearly during shift change, avoid contamination, and ensure product is tagged correctlyEnsure quality and safety standards are metInspect and quality check product, verify accuracyInterpret specifications and calibrate machines to reach goalsSimultaneously operate multiple pieces of equipment to produce product efficientlyOperate systems such as Human Manufacturing Interface (HMI) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)Train and lead temp labor crews in seed processing functionsMonitor indicators to assess progress production and maintenance needsDrive forklift to move inventory, pallets, and other equipmentEnsure company handbook, rules, guidelines, and procedures and safety policies are followedWear Personal Protective Equipment as neededWork a variable work schedule as neededOccasionally travel and/or drive and/or operate a forklift on behalf of the businessMeet attendance requirementsOther duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Demonstrated teamworkStrong technical skillsAble to become forklift certifiedFlexibility to work rotating shifts as neededHigh school diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Production or related experienceExperience in agricultureSCADA, HMI, and MES experienceGeneral working and mechanical knowledgeAbility to train others to operate HMI interfacesWhat we offer:Competitive salary (salary $23.28/hr)Pension plan and 401(k) with employer matchFlexible paid-time-off (PTO)Professional training and development opportunitiesAn international and diverse teamGrow your career by submitting your application online via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the "Apply" button which you can find in the online ad.KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants' resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: www.kws.com/career . Follow us on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ .Our data privacy policy for candidates is available on www.kws.com/dataprotection . Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and, if applicable, the specific business unit.J-18808-Ljbffr