Plant Technician

Nutrien•Ralls, TX

11d

About The Position

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity. Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in lieu of education may be considered.
1+ years of forklift experience required.
Physically able to pick up 50 lb. bags.
Basic computer skill necessary for equipment startup.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Attention to detail.
Flexible hours and overtime are required.

Responsibilities

Observe and practice all safety procedures to establish a strong safety culture.
Keep manufacturing plant and bagging area clean and organized “30-minute tour ready” manner.
Neatly stack 50 lb. bags – 50 high on a pallet.
Verify bag stencil label on each bag for each packaging order.
Verify labeling on analysis tag for each packaging order.
Keep accurate bag counts.
Calibrate and operate seed bagging scale.
Operate bag sewer and bag stencil printer.
Maintain a representative sample of seed being packaged throughout the bagging order.
Perform and record quality seed checks.
Work with plant lead and learn operation of processing and treating equipment.
Assist with cleaning and changing equipment between bagging orders – hybrid change over.
Daily inspections and maintenance of equipment.