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GROWMARK, Inc. Packaging Group Team Lead - Seedway, LLC - Hall, NY in Hall, New York
SEEDWAY, LLC is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada. * SALARY RANGE* $19.00 – 23.00 per hour * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT* Responsible for supervising all functions in packaging, tagging, treating and receiving finished product into inventory. * SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP* Supervises, leads, develops, and works with production assistants. * ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Ensures seed quality is being maintained by following quality standards. Promotes Seedway quality standards to production assistants and technicians. Preserves value of seed to minimize loss. Promotes team collaboration and creates a unified workplace culture. Assists in the packaging of finished seed and mixing seed treatment. Ensures accurate rates of seed treatments are applied. Assists in tagging. Assists in receiving and warehousing. Assists in shipping of products. Maintains a clean and orderly warehouse and workspace. * OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS* Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Performs all other duties as assigned. * REQUIREMENTS* Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and 2 years or more of agricultural industry related work experience to demonstrate leadership ability, mechanics and project management skills. Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Is required to have or work towards getting NYS seed treaters license within one year. Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs. as needed. Will be required to work hours other than those considered “normal” to meet seasonal demands. Demand seasons are from mid- February to mid-May, then again from early July to mid-October. Ability to work extended hours. Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of successfully passing pre-employment (post offer) background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
