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Seed Corn Packaging Line Technician

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Essenti

Grand Ridge, IL (In Person)

$40,560 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Job Description

Seed Corn Packaging Line Technician Make Every Bag Ship-Ready Step into the final stage of seed production and keep product flowing to customers. As the Packaging Line Technician, you'll run automated equipment that fills 50 lb paper bags of seed corn and ensure each bag meets our standards before it leaves the facility.
Where You'll Work Location:
Grand Ridge, IL (on-site)
Industry:
Agriculture — seed corn production, conditioning & packaging
Schedule Primary:
Day shift Peak season: 2nd-shift coverage preferred during fall (Oct-Nov); flexible — strong day-only candidates can still be hired Start timeline: Target fill by September 1 (sooner preferred); summer training available to ramp up before peak season What You'll Do (Day in the Life) You start your day on the packaging floor, bring the automated bagging line online through the system's computer controls, calibrate for correct fill weight, and stage materials. Once running, you watch the line for flow, labeling, bag quality, and weights. You clear jams quickly, make adjustments to keep throughput steady, and pull samples to verify quality before product ships. Throughout the shift, you handle 50-60 lb bags and materials, keep the room clean and organized, follow PPE requirements (dust masks provided), and pitch in to support upstream and downstream operations as needed. During fall peak, you may help cover a 2nd shift to meet demand. What You Bring High school diploma or GED Comfort working with automated equipment and basic computer/HMI controls Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs Best fit: prior seed company packaging experience; next best: automated packaging experience from any industry Agriculture background is a plus; reliability, attendance, and willingness to learn are highly valued Comfort working around seed dust and pollen (PPE provided) Work Environment Seed production plant / packaging room Standing, repetitive material handling, and lifting (minimum 60 lbs) Exposure to dust and pollen; dust masks and PPE provided
Compensation & Benefits Pay:
$19-$20/hour depending on experience (potential to be higher)
Employment Type:
Direct hire, full-time
Benefits:
Health, dental, disability, and 401(k)
Extras:
$150 annual clothing allowance; paid company team-building/outing days
Seasonal Overtime:
Available during peak production Full benefit details shared with qualified candidates during screening