What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant position at Seedway, LLC?
Production Assistant - Seedway, LLC - Elizabethtown, PA
SEEDWAY, LLC is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Responsible for scheduling the production of packaging.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Schedules production for Veg Retail programs
Schedules production of commercial products
Assists when needed with order shipments including the Canadian and international process
Utilize E1 computer system daily
Works efficiently in Excel and Airtable
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
General office duties
Entering and closing work orders
Back up the responsibilities of making labels for packaged product as well as germination stickers
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Strong knowledge of Excel.
Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and 1 or more years of retail related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic business principals of inventory management and mechanics.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Frequently exposed to working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Frequently required to lift 51-70 lbs. as needed.
Will be required to work hours other than those considered “normal” to meet seasonal demands.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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