General Operator

**Forklift $19-22**

**Responsibilities**

+ In spring and summer, inspect and maintain seed crops and manage seed inventory at the plant.

+ During fall, engage in harvesting and seed packaging activities, including receiving and processing trucks hauling crops, husk and sort operations, operating dryers, shelling and storing crops, supplying the Conditioning department with seeds, and applying treatments to seeds.

+ From November to March, label, tag, bag, and palletize seeds, enter inventory information into the computer, and stage seeds for shipment in the warehouse.

+ Between April and August, retag in-house seed, re-bag backhaul returned seed, inspect and wash pro boxes as necessary.

+ Monitor and operate field equipment and facilities, ensuring quality and adherence to standard operating procedures.

+ Maintain safety standards at all times and follow emergency procedures when necessary.

+ Rotate through various roles within the area, including control room rotation.

**Essential Skills**

+ Knowledge of production agriculture and production plant operations.

+ Ability to safely perform duties in a timely fashion while maintaining seed quality.

+ Ability to operate computer systems as needed.

+ Ability to work independently or with a team.

+ Ability to adjust to changing conditions and anticipate needs.

+ Ability to make independent decisions.

+ Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

+ Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds, work indoors and outdoors, and walk on uneven surfaces.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Pass a pre-employment check

+ Have reliable transportation to the site.

+ Maintain enthusiasm, a good attitude, honesty, and a willingness to treat all with respect.

+ Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including overtime as needed.

**Work Environment**

Work in a rotating shift environment with 10-12 hour shifts, alternating between day and night. The role involves physical activities including lifting, pushing, and pulling, as well as working both indoors and outdoors on uneven surfaces. Dress code and equipment usage are governed by safety standards.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Woodhull,IL.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.