Seed Handler II - Quality Control

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY • West Chicago, IL

3d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a customer-centric candidate to work in the Quality Control department at Premier Lab. Ball is the largest flower seed breeder/producer and distributor in the world, providing outstanding products, best-in-class customer service, and reliable supply to professional growers around the globe.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 or more years of experience working with seed or in a greenhouse preferred
• Technical Skills / Certifications: Basic math and computer skills, ability to enter and maintain records in computer system
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with internal customers, bilingual capabilities a plus
• Hard Skills: MS Office experience preferred
• Soft Skills: problem solving, attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, adaptability, and flexibility to work in multiple areas performing multiple tasks
• Customer focus – productive, high-quality output to meet customer expectations and internal metrics
• Situational adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Collaboration – work directly with other employees inside and outside the department on shared objectives
• Ability to Lift/Carry up to 40 Lbs. 10% of the day
• Ability to push/Pull up to 50 Lbs. 10% of the day
• Ability to Sit/Stand up to 50% of the day
• Ability to Kneel/Bend up to 20% of the day
• Ability to Reach above shoulder level up to 15% of the day
• Ability to Climb/Balance up to 10% of the day
• Ability to use Hands/Fingers up to 100% of the day

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of experience working with seed or in a greenhouse preferred
• MS Office experience preferred
• bilingual capabilities a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with overall team to deliver best-in-class service.
• Perform all other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.
• Adhere to all quality control measures and watch for signs of tampering and contamination.
• Participate in continuous improvement exercises and adapt to changing needs and requirements.
• Complete training on all Quality Control parameters used to identify quality output of production orders.
• Work closely with Production teams to determine whether seed enhancement quality standards are met on numerous crops.
• Understand the effects of varying binders on seed.
• Perform quality control tests including dissolvability, hardness, singularity, seed counts, pellet measurements, and overall coating or pelleting quality.
• Understand pellet sizing requirements for each crop serviced by Production teams.
• Perform tasks to ensure consistent quality while maintaining deadlines.
• Learn the characteristics of many seed varieties in both raw and pelleted/coated forms.
• Effectively use measuring equipment, scales, seed counter, and multiple software applications.
• Support other departments as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• An onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned display gardens and restored natural areas
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees