Seed Conditioning and Warehouse Operator

Hefty Seed Company • Baltic, SD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Hefty Seed Company is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Seed Conditioning Plant & Warehouse Operator. This position is responsible for operating and optimizing our soybean seed conditioning facility while supporting warehouse operations, inventory management, quality control, and customer service. This role is ideal for someone with experience in agriculture, seed processing, grain handling, manufacturing, production operations, warehouse operations, equipment operation, or quality control. This is not a supervisory position, but it carries significant responsibility for seed quality, plant efficiency, equipment performance, and daily operational success.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of daily responsibilities.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and safety-minded.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work seasonal hours as needed during peak periods.

Nice To Haves

• Seed processing or seed conditioning.
• Agriculture, agribusiness, or grain handling.
• Warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, or logistics.
• Manufacturing, production operations, or plant operations.
• Quality control or quality assurance.
• Equipment operation, equipment maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• Inventory management or inventory control.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• CDL not required but encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Operate soybean seed conditioning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and optimize plant performance, throughput, and seed quality.
• Perform seed quality evaluations and quality control testing.
• Monitor product quality throughout the conditioning process.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Troubleshoot and assist with equipment maintenance and plant upkeep.
• Ensure seed meets company quality standards.
• Receive, unload, and organize incoming product shipments.
• Load outbound customer orders and company deliveries.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and warehouse organization.
• Assist with product movement, staging, and storage.
• Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Assist customers with product pickups and returns.
• Maintain a positive and professional customer experience.
• Coordinate effectively with sales and operations teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $80,000+ per year.
• Performance and bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Optional vision and other insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed