Process Operator

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Incotec is our seed enhancement company, independently providing solutions through innovative technologies and services, focusing on customer needs.

Position Summary:
The Process Operator I is responsible for supporting our seed enhancement production process using seed technology processes meeting predetermined quality standards for internal and external customers. The Process Operator I will support the production process across one to three areas within the lifecycle of the production process. The day-to-day duties can range between blending, tanks, dry sizing, seed prep, production office, packing, and shipping and receiving. The Process Operator I will be required to move across the production floor and support production schedule using their knowledge and skill set across –one to three of the areas in which they are fully trained and assigned to for their scheduled shift.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Production Office:
The Production Office performs all the administrative tasks in the production office, meeting predetermined standards for internal and external customers, which include the following.
· Prints labels using the label printing system
· Does pelleted seed counts following the appropriate work instructions. Does raw seed counts when needed
· Posts completed orders in SAP
· Generates packing pages in SAP and provides them to packaging
· Does monthly inventories of labels and other inventoried items
· Prepares coating cards and seed labels for production personnel
Packing
The Packing Area is responsible for preparing the completed order for customer delivery, which include the following:
· Review the “hit list” that the team lead prepares each day and responsible for packing all the orders on the daily “hit list” each day
· Gather the order ready to pack from Seed Room and order information card for each
· Verify information card with appropriate paperwork to ensure accuracy for packing
· Use specific equipment to prepare for packing in its appropriate containers that can range from boxes to pails.
· Use packing equipment that requires attention to detail in setting weights and measurements according to specifics of order
· Label each box with appropriate label that is specific to customer and product
· Prepare final order that will be delivered to customer by the Shipping Department
· Complete the process by reviewing all documentation for accuracy and closing the order with the production office.
Shipping and Receiving:
The S&R area is where the process for the production operation begins and ends. The S&R area is responsible for the following:
· Inbounding seed – seed received by Incotec from Customer
· Reviewed by the inbound team and ensure that paperwork matches by weighing seed received, maintaining a copy of the bag in which the seed was received for documentation purposes, completing a seed count, and maintaining a sample
· Inbounding this in SAP begins after the previous steps
· An RH will be taken to ensure the moisture is acceptable
· A handwritten SIR will be completed with all information
· Inventory seed received and place in sealed bags with proper order information documentation and placed in Seed Room ready for production processing
· After each order is closed out from the production office, and orders are scanned to customer service and the shipping team
· Use SAP to determine next steps, if the order is to wait for germ lab or ready to be delivered
· Once completed, pallets are wrapped and staged for delivery
· Make arrangements with UPS, FedEx or XPO for order delivery
· Collaborate and communicate with Customer Service Department to ensure customer needs and expectations are met
· Responsible for using SAP (technology) to document the process
· Responsible for domestic shipments and international shipments (each one has different requirements)
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Understand seedsmanship and be constantly aware of product and watchful for contamination possibilities. Alert supervisor of any problems with seed, coating, recovery etc.
· Maintains a safe work environment by using the protective equipment to prevent personal injury to themselves or to others working nearby.
· May be required to work weekends, overtime, holidays, and different shifts.
· To use ISO Work Instruction for all processes or procedures that are performed.
· Report unsafe conditions or situations to supervisor immediately
· Supports other departments as needed

Knowledge and Experience (Qualifications) :
· Minimum one year of production experience
· Forklift and pallet jack certified/experienced
Education and Training:
· High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills and Abilities:
Communication:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Computer Skills:
· Computer skills are preferred
Other Skills:
· Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
· Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success
· Strong organization skills
Attention to detail

Physical Demands :
Able to walk, sit, and/or stand for a minimum of hours per day. Required to move across production areas on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders.

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