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Automated Seed Bagging Operator

Pay: $40,560/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Grand Ridge, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/14/2026

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What they do

A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.

$34,165 / year median in Illinois

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Automated Seed Bagging Operator Do you enjoy keeping automated lines humming and quality on point? If you're computer-savvy, hands-on, and reliable, this role puts you at the final step of sending high-quality seed corn to growers.

Fast Facts Location:

Grand Ridge, IL (on-site)

Industry:

Agriculture — seed corn production, conditioning & packaging

Type:

Direct hire, full-time

Pay:

$19-$20/hour DOE (potential to be higher)

Start:

Targeted by September 1; summer training available

Shift:

Day shift; seasonal 2nd-shift coverage during Oct-Nov preferred but flexible (strong day-only candidates can still be hired) What You'll Do Run an automated paper-bag filling machine that fills 50 lb bags of seed corn Operate via computer controls/HMI to start, monitor, and adjust equipment Watch weights, labels, bag integrity, and product flow; troubleshoot and clear jams Maintain finished-product quality and catch issues before shipment Lift, move, and stage materials and bags (minimum 60 lbs) Keep the packaging room clean, organized, and safe; follow PPE and safety procedures (dust masks provided) Support adjacent operations as part of a team Must-Haves High school diploma or GED Comfort with automated machinery and basic computer interfaces Ability to lift at least 60 lbs Experience sweet spot: seed packaging; next best: automated packaging in other industries Reliable attendance and willingness to learn Able to work in an environment with seed dust and pollen (PPE provided) Work Environment Seed production plant / packaging room Standing, repetitive handling, lifting (minimum 60 lbs) Exposure to dust and pollen; PPE provided Compensation & Perks $19-$20/hour DOE (potential to be higher) Health, dental, disability, and 401(k) $150 annual clothing allowance Paid company team-building/outing days Seasonal overtime during peak production Full benefit details shared with qualified candidates during screening