Seed Handler – Priming

Description

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a customer-centric candidate to work in the Seed Priming department at Premier Lab. Ball is the largest flower seed breeder/producer and distributor in the world, providing outstanding products, best-in-class customer service, and reliable supply to professional growers around the globe. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Work with overall team to deliver best-in-class service.
• Perform all other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.
• Adhere to all quality control measures and watch for signs of tampering and contamination.
• Participate in continuous improvement exercises and adapt to changing needs and requirements.
• Utilize technology systems and hand-counts for germination analysis.
• Participate in the priming process to ensure enhanced seed products are available to fill customer orders.
• Perform tasks to ensure consistent quality while maintaining deadlines.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• 1 or more years of experience working with seed or in a greenhouse preferred
• Basic math and computer skills, ability to enter and maintain records in computer system
• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with internal customers, English-speaking/communication abilities required, bilingual a plus
• MS Office or QBall experience preferred
• Problem solving, attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork, adaptability, and flexibility to work in multiple areas performing multiple tasks
• Customer focus – productive, high-quality output to meet customer expectations and internal metrics
• Situational adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Collaboration – work directly with other employees inside and outside the department on shared objectives

Salary Range: $16-20/hour

Hours:   6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. subject to change based on seasonal requirements. Weekend/Holiday partial shift required approximately 1-2 times per month.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to Lift/Carry up to 40 Lbs.  10% of the day
• Ability to Push/Pull up to 50 Lbs. 10% of the day
• Ability to Sit/Stand up to50% of the day
• Ability to Kneel/Bend up to 20% of the day
• Ability to Reach above shoulder level 15% of the day
• Ability to Climb/Balance 10% of the day
• Ability to use Hands/Fingers 100% of the day

Our promise to you: 

We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable. 

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes: 

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
• An onsite subsidized café overlooking renowned display gardens and restored natural areas